curb bit in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for curb bit in the English»Bulgarian Dictionary

bit pt of bite

See also bite

II.curb [kɜːb, Am kɜːrb] N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Leverage bits such as the pelham, and curb bit have a bit shank rather than a bit ring.
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The other parts of the bit are the bit rings on a snaffle bit, and the shanks on a curb bit.
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Curb bits can also be purchased with a variety of jointed mouthpieces that are sometimes mistakenly called snaffles, some of which (like the twisted wire) can further increase severity.
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In other words, they keep a steady contact with the bradoon bit and only engage the curb bit to when necessary to encourage the horse to collect.
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As in a curb bit, the shanks apply pressure with leverage to the nose, jaw, and poll joint.
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It has elements of both a curb bit and a snaffle bit.
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Both are used with a curb chain, thus the ring acts like a bit shank and creates leverage, making it a type of curb bit.
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May be used in preparation for the curb bit.
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However, skilled riders with experience with the curb bit may adjust the chain tighter to accommodate the needs of the individual horse, type of equipment, and training situation.
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Horses that maintain a more vertical head position, such as dressage horses, generally use a curb bit with straight shanks.
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