Choosing the Right Horse Bit - What is the Best Bit For You and Your Horse?

In this video, Ted DeHass provides clear guidance, recommending the Three Piece O-Ring Snaffle and D-Ring Snaffle as foundational choices, with progression to the versatile Tear Drop Shank Curb Bit and the more advanced Ring Curb Shank Bit. Choosing the right bit is essential for effective communication, softness, and your horse’s overall comfort. Ted explains how each of these bits works, detailing their design, function, and the type of response they encourage in the horse. Understanding how a bit influences a horse’s behavior allows riders to make informed decisions that support better riding experiences and a stronger partnership with their horse. The three bits featured in this video are designed to be forgiving and adaptable, fitting different jaw and tongue shapes while providing clear, effective signals. Unlike leverage bits that rely on pressure and pain, these bits encourage responsiveness through communication rather than force, promoting a softer and more willing connection. We also offer both the D-Ring Snaffle Bit and a larger O-Ring Snaffle Bit for riders looking for quality options that fit their horse’s needs. Visit our store at handyhorseman.com for more information on these and other training tools. If you’re looking for well-started horses or want to improve your horsemanship skills, visit us at windyhillfarm.net to see our horses for sale or schedule a lesson.