Benefit of using bits

[Orangehorse]

The Benefit of Using Bits | The Hyoid Connection

A well-trained horse with a skilled rider can often perform some of the most complex movements without saddle or bridle, their skill surpassing any need for specific equipment. Riders like Alizée Froment demonstrate exactly this – that communication depends on the skill of horse and rider much...

mariacooke.com

This is an interesting article, explaining theory of using a bit.

 

[eahotson]

The Benefit of Using Bits | The Hyoid Connection

A well-trained horse with a skilled rider can often perform some of the most complex movements without saddle or bridle, their skill surpassing any need for specific equipment. Riders like Alizée Froment demonstrate exactly this – that communication depends on the skill of horse and rider much...

mariacooke.com

This is an interesting article, explaining theory of using a bit.

Very interesting.

 

[cauda equina]

There's another interesting article on there too:
Do I need a noseband?

(Answer - usually, no)

 

[Alibear]

The noseband was originally invented to protect the hyoid in cavalry horses.