What Is The Best Metal For A Horse Bit?

Titanium is a tasteless metal which naturally adapts to the temperature of the mouth, encouraging the horse to accept the bit and be more comfortable. We usually recommend a Titanium bit for sensitive mouthed horses who can react to other metals e.g. red marks or sores developing, despite a soft contact from the hands.

What metal is used for horse bits?

Copper, aurigan and sweet iron (cold rolled steel) are incorporated into some bits to encourage salivation in the mouth of the horse, which encourages a softer mouth and more relaxed jaw. Bits also can be made of other materials such as rubber or plastic, sometimes in combination with metals.

Are copper bits better?

Compared to traditional steel, copper bits are more heat conductive and softer, and they wear more quickly.

Are aluminum horse bits good?

Bits with aluminum shanks are a nice option when a horse needs a softer signal than a steel bit. They can be exceptionally good for introducing a sensitive colt to a shanked bit from a snaffle bit. These also work well on nervous or tense horses and on any sensitive horse that’s light in the face and needs a mild bit.

What is the best bit for a horse?

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Do horses like titanium bits?

Titanium is a tasteless metal which naturally adapts to the temperature of the mouth, encouraging the horse to accept the bit and be more comfortable.

What bits do cowboys use?

Here are eight bits you’ll encounter for western riding.

• Hanging Cheek Snaffle with Copper Lozenge.
• Tom Thumb.
• Ported Curb Bit with Roller and Jointed Angled Shanks.
• Chain Bit with Port and Cavalry Shanks.
• Gag Bit.
• Correction Bit.
• Mullen Mouth Curb Bit with Grazing Shanks.
• Cathedral Bit or Spoon Bit with Sweet Iron.

Is copper or stainless better?

Stainless steel is, on average, 2.5 times stronger than copper and performs much better on the strain and stress tests. 316 Stainless steel tube has a tensile strength in the range of 570 – 620Mpa, approximately 3 times that of copper, and can withstand high pressures and temperatures without any issue.

What drill bits are better than cobalt?

Titanium drill bits are harder than cobalt, but because they are coated, they can’t be sharpened. Cobalt drill bits are made of cobalt steel, and they can be sharpened. They are also highly resistant to heat and are very hard and abrasive.

What are cobalt bits for?

They are most often used to cut through hardened and abrasive materials. Cobalt bits are able to cut through the most hardened metals, including bronze, cast iron, stainless steel and titanium. They are also able to cut through weld seams.

What’s the softest bit for a horse?

The softest bits are generally snaffle bits made of rubber. Rubber offers a smooth fit on the bars of the horse’s mouth, while the snaffle’s rings fit softly in the corners of the horse’s mouth without pinching.

Why is a Waterford bit harsh?

When the rider exerts strong, even pressure with both reins, the Waterford’s links work as a solid unit, creating a unified bridge across the horse’s tongue. Due to the many bubbly bumps, there are numerous points of pressure or contact. In essence the Waterford transitions from a fairly mild bit to a more severe one.

What is the best horse bit for trail riding?

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• Mullen Training Bit.
• Full-Cheek French Link Snaffle.
• Curb Bit With Copper Roller.
• Pelham Bit.
• Single Jointed Snaffle.

How thick should a horse bit be?

16 – 18 mm
The recommended thickness is then 16 – 18 mm. If a too thick bit is chosen, there is a risk that pressure is exerted on the sensitive palate. This can cause pressure points and injuries. In any case it is unpleasant for the horse and can lead to head bangs, opening of the mouth or pushing against the hand.

What size bit do most horses use?

between 5 and 6 inches
The average bit size for a horse size is between 5 and 6 inches, but will vary by breed, build, and genetic makeup. Horses and ponies with more refined noses such as Arabs and Welsh Cobs often need bits less than 5 inches.

What is the most common horse bit?

Standard bits are 5 inches wide and are the most common. Pony bits are generally 4 1/2 inches wide, and bits that are designed for Arabians and other light-boned, refined horses are 4 3/4 inches wide.

Are cobalt bits better than titanium?

Cobalt drill bits are more expensive, but offer longer life, and are more resistant to heat than titanium drill bits. Cobalt drill bits are also tougher and can drill holes in the hardest metals.

How do I make my horse’s bit taste better?

Rub an apple slice on the bit before you bridle him or even offer a small slice to him by holding it directly underneath the bit in your hand when you ask him to take it into his mouth. You can also spray the bit with an all-natural flavored bit spray, or make your own out of diluted apple or carrot juice.

What is the most gentle western bit?

Eggbutt snaffle
An Eggbutt snaffle is considered as one of the gentlest designs, for a way to offer smooth aids and no pinching the corners of a horse’s mouth. Full-Cheek snaffle bits utilize lateral pressure on a horse’s mouth and are a good middle of the road bit for most horses.

Why are Western bits so harsh?

Because the wire or chain is typically thin and often twisted, these types of bits can be very severe, especially when used incorrectly, due to the amount of concentrated pressure they are capable of applying to a horse’s mouth.

Are Tom Thumb bits harsh?

The Tom Thumb bit is a more severe and uncomfortable bit than many people realize. In unskilled hands, this particular tool can be quite a harsh bit, which can cause your horse to object because of the discomfort it causes.