What type of Bit is this??

[3Beasties]

I just cam across this on Ebay. I Have never seen a bit like this before. It looks similar to a Cheltenham gag.

What is it and what is it used for?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HORSE-BIT-6-5-with...alenotsupported

 

[Jenz]

I think it's a half ring or a Duncan gag.

 

[teddyt]

Its a cecil smith gag. Used like some people use a cheltenham gag but you can only use one rein. With a cheltenham you should really use two reins, but many people dont!

 

[teddyt]

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I think it's a half ring or a Duncan gag.

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Similar, in that the rings arent complete but a duncan has got a straighter cheek and not so much of a ring. Not sure if that makes sense!

 

[Jenz]

Yea makes sense. Sorry, my bad! A guess that because of the open side it may be the same name, but yea, think the duncan is kind of half square shape? And not loose ring??

 

[Jenz]

Neither are particularly mild!

 

[teddyt]

Yes, thats right, so the cheeks cant slide on the mouthpiece like the cecil smith

 

[Enfys]

I thought a Duncan but I can see the difference comparing them now that you mention it. This link shows several varieties all with the same basic action, some stronger than others depending on the cheek presumably. The top two are what I would point out as a Duncan if asked.

http://www.coolhorse.com/mm5/merchant.mv...CFUdM5QodP1iS_A

 

[brighteyes]

Holy Sh!t

That's some bit arsenal!

 

[Janette]

Sorry - I know it's off topic, but have you read the descriptions for some of those bits????
http://www.coolhorse.com/mm5/merchant.mv...ry_Code=GagBits

This is supposed to be a kind bit. I would not put twisted wire bits in MY horses mouth! No wonder western horses are not ridden in a contact!

 

[joy]

Actually I saw a very well known show rider 30 years ago ride at Wembley using a wire mouth gag as a bridoon on a double bridle. They used to be known in this country as "hack over check" bits.