Come see odd bits from long ago

Native Winds · 02-25-2009, 06:21 PM

This bit was Designed in Salt Lake City UT. in the year 1880. It is considered as a curb bit. Can you name and tell how it works? Have fun!

I have more that I will post later.

Capilet · 02-26-2009, 03:16 PM

It looks like some sort of one handed bit, for roping or driving maybe?

ChestersMomma · 02-26-2009, 03:32 PM

Whoah

It looks complicated that's for darn sure. Not something I would trust myself with

MoonlightsWildPassion · 02-26-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Native Winds

This bit was Designed in Salt Lake City UT. in the year 1880. It is considered as a curb bit. Can you name and tell how it works? Have fun!

I have more that I will post later.

The ring at the bottom is for reins. The three rings are for elevation purposes. IE.. the one closest to you was the lightest, and gets harsher from there on. The hooks are for a curbstrap

Native Winds · 02-26-2009, 10:56 PM

NovDressageRdr was the closest to being correct.

THis bit is called the Hartman curb bit. Some of its qualities are kind of inept and I will tell you how.

THe center ring on top is the headstall ring. The rings by the curb hooks are for the reins and the third ring is for the leather front peice goes over the nose. The ring on the bottom of the shannks is for a tie down.

On its own there is very little leverage. With the reins at the "curb" ring you get a bit of nose pressure and more at the corners of the mouth and bars. The kicker comes in with the tie down strap. IF the horse raises his head to far up the tie down strap pulls on the center ring engagine the nose strap and the curb chain and the bars of the mouth. I am glad this bit has lived its life quickly and disappeared from modern day use.

Native Winds · 02-26-2009, 11:01 PM

This bit is from India cira 1892, severe bit.

Native Winds · 02-27-2009, 11:58 PM

Come on ppl, have some fun and see the bits that came from long ago. Many are forebearers of todays bits.

faroutfax · 02-28-2009, 12:32 AM

Wow, that bit looks just like a modern day correction bit.

MI Racer · 02-28-2009, 12:53 AM

My horse would kill me if I put the ancient correction in his mouth. The port has a point on it. Ouch!

Native Winds · 02-28-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faroutfax

Wow, that bit looks just like a modern day correction bit.

THis bit is mild compaired to the India bit. Same concept though. Note the tip of the center mouth peice of the India bit. Also the cannons of the mouth peice are sharp. I have a picture of a "correction" bit from the third Century BC. I will post it later.

02-25-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
Native Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington KY area Posts: 2,044 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 19	Come see odd bits from long ago This bit was Designed in Salt Lake City UT. in the year 1880. It is considered as a curb bit. Can you name and tell how it works? Have fun! I have more that I will post later. __________________ They say money does'nt buy you happiness, but I know it would solve alot of my problems which makes me unhappy. "Trust No One" x-files Last edited by Native Winds; 03-08-2009 at 11:28 PM.

02-26-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
Capilet Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 4,480 Images: 413 Blog Entries: 1	It looks like some sort of one handed bit, for roping or driving maybe? __________________ "Just because something seems impossible that doesn't mean its not real." -Charles de Lint, Someplace to Be Flying

02-26-2009, 03:32 PM	#3
ChestersMomma Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: enjoying the sunshine in ohio Posts: 632 Images: 6	Whoah It looks complicated that's for darn sure. Not something I would trust myself with __________________ I'm the girl who'd rather chase cans, than boys. Chester might knock a barrel but he won't break my heart.

02-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#5
Native Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington KY area Posts: 2,044 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 19	NovDressageRdr was the closest to being correct. THis bit is called the Hartman curb bit. Some of its qualities are kind of inept and I will tell you how. THe center ring on top is the headstall ring. The rings by the curb hooks are for the reins and the third ring is for the leather front peice goes over the nose. The ring on the bottom of the shannks is for a tie down. On its own there is very little leverage. With the reins at the "curb" ring you get a bit of nose pressure and more at the corners of the mouth and bars. The kicker comes in with the tie down strap. IF the horse raises his head to far up the tie down strap pulls on the center ring engagine the nose strap and the curb chain and the bars of the mouth. I am glad this bit has lived its life quickly and disappeared from modern day use. __________________ They say money does'nt buy you happiness, but I know it would solve alot of my problems which makes me unhappy. "Trust No One" x-files

02-26-2009, 11:01 PM	#6
Native Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington KY area Posts: 2,044 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 19	This bit is from India cira 1892, severe bit. __________________ They say money does'nt buy you happiness, but I know it would solve alot of my problems which makes me unhappy. "Trust No One" x-files

02-27-2009, 11:58 PM	#7
Native Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington KY area Posts: 2,044 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 19	Come on ppl, have some fun and see the bits that came from long ago. Many are forebearers of todays bits. __________________ They say money does'nt buy you happiness, but I know it would solve alot of my problems which makes me unhappy. "Trust No One" x-files

02-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#8
faroutfax Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 5,785 Images: 428 Blog Entries: 16	Wow, that bit looks just like a modern day correction bit. __________________ One Man's Wrong Lead is Another's Counter Canter Smiley Addict

02-28-2009, 12:53 AM	#9
MI Racer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,358	My horse would kill me if I put the ancient correction in his mouth. The port has a point on it. Ouch!

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