what are these bits? im probably just being daft!

[ex racer rider]

does anyone recognise these bits? and does anyone know their names?

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the bit ring when put in the position it will be in when in the horses mouth is like this

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here is another one

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thanks to anyone who knows what they are

 

[AdorableAlice]

3rd one is a scorrier, not sure if spelling correct, most often seen on a driving horse. The other pictures I couldn't open.

 

[ex racer rider]

grrrrr i dont know why you have to click on the pictures

 

[milliepops]

I could open them all - first looked like a half cheek but not seen a loose ring version like that before.

I thought the second was a Wilson snaffle, as I thought scouriers had a rougher mouthpiece (also seen them where the ring goes through the mouthpiece rather than being completely separate).
But quite happy to be corrected! I think both are more common in driving.

 

[AdorableAlice]

I think you are right, maybe a twisted mouth piece ?

 

[milliepops]

Yeah, that sounds about right

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

The first one we use in racing for horses that hang to one side badly. The horse takes more of a hold on one side the stalk digs into the jaw thus causing pain and getting the horse to straighten up.

 

[ex racer rider]

i thought this was a scourier? ^^

i will try again to upload the first two pictures!

here is the bit:

and this is what the side will look like when it is in the position it would be in the horses mouth

 

[milliepops]

i thought this was a scourier? ^^

i will try again to upload the first two pictures!

here is the bit:

tried to fix pictures Agree, what I've always thought of a scourier is a twisted mouth and rings through the mouthpiece.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Link on how to fix photobucket photos in my siggy.

 

[ex racer rider]

milliepops and farcat, thank you =)
stupid new forum style!

 

[ex racer rider]

i have been informed that the bit with the four rings is a wilson driving bit

now just the other one to find out about!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Its definately a Wilson Snaffle (the 2nd one).

 

[AdorableAlice]

i have been informed that the bit with the four rings is a wilson driving bit

now just the other one to find out about!

Sorry I got it wrong, always something to learn on the forum !

 

[3bh]

The first I would call a half spoon bit, common in racing and I remember them used on ridden ponies years ago although deeply unfashionable now. Aids steering mostly.
The second is a flat ring wilson driving bit.

 

[Toffee_monster]

A wilson isnt just for driving, i heard that Robert Oliver schools his horses in wilsons ?!

 

[ex racer rider]

toffee, they can be ridden in but i believe they are quite harsh bits.

3bh it isnt a half spoon.

adorablealice, its okay... i didnt know what they were either so i learned something too! i posted the pictures in a horsey group on facebook and we know what the 4 ring one is but still dont have a clue about the other one!!