Equine 1 Obj. 8.01 - Bits

Multiple Choice

The snaffle bit is attached to the reins with:

• D-shaped ring slots.

• rings with a shank.

• round rings at each end.

• shanks at each end.

Multiple Choice

Curb bits are western bits commonly used on:

• English hunters.

• polo ponies.

• stock horses.

• young foals.

Multiple Choice

Each end of the mouthpiece of a curb bit has:

• D-shaped rings.

• rings and shanks.

• round rings.

• shanks.

Multiple Choice

The best bit to use on a horse with a mouth injury is a:

• curb.

• hackamore.

• snaffle.

• Weymouth.

Multiple Choice

The hackamore bit has shanks but no mouthpiece for applying leverage action on the horse’s:

• ears, chin, and poll.

• mouth, ears, and chin.

• nose, chin, and poll.

• poll, neck, and ears.

Multiple Choice

The most popular bit for training young horses is a:

• hackamore.

• Kimberwicke.

• Pelham.

• Weymouth.

Multiple Choice

Each end of the mouthpiece of a Kimberwicke bit has:

• D-shaped rings.

• rings and shanks.

• round rings.

• shanks.

Multiple Choice

Which English bit gives more control than a snaffle bit, but still uses only one set of reins?

• Curb

• Hackamore

• Kimberwicke

• Pelham

Multiple Choice

Which is a combination bit preferred for English-style riding?

• Curb

• Hackamore

• Pelham

• Snaffle

Multiple Choice

A combination of shanks and rings on the Pelham bit allows:

• direct and leverage action being applied but not at the same time.

• leverage and direct action being applied at the same time.

• more direct action being applied to the horse’s mouth, nose, and poll.

• the removal of the mouthpiece and direct action being applied to the horse’s nose.

Multiple Choice

The Weymouth bit is used for dressage and gaited horses because it:

• allows the horse more freedom.

• eliminates one set of reins.

• gives the rider maximum control.

• uses indirect action on the mouth.

Multiple Choice

Which combination bit has two mouthpieces and two rings?

• Curb

• Hackamore

• Snaffle

• Weymouth