Bit (horse)
A bit is a type of horse tack used in equestrian activities, usually made of metal or a synthetic material, and is placed in the mouth of a horse or other equid and assists a rider in communicating with the animal. It rests on the bars of the mouth in an interdental region where there are no teeth. It is held on a horse's head by means of a bridle and has reins attached for use by a rider.
Read more about Bit (horse): Basic Types, History, Design and Terminology, Effects, Snaffle or Direct Pressure Bits, Curb or Leverage Bits, Combination Designs, Idiomatic Usage
Famous quotes containing the word bit:
“Chaucer was a class traitor
Shakespeare hated the mob
Donne sold out a bit later
Sidney was a nob.”
—Terry Eagleton (b. 1943)