curb bit [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Bit composed of a mouth and two side bars; it lowers the horse’s nose.
mouth ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal bar that is placed in the horse’s mouth; it is controlled by the reins to steer the animal.
rein ring ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Round part that is attached to the end of the lower cheek; the curb rein is attached to it.
curb chain ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal chain that hangs from the cheek rings and passes under the horse’s jaw to secure the bit.
lower cheek ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Lower part of the bar that holds the mouth; it is usually longer than the upper cheek.
lip strap ring ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Round part for attaching a false curb chain (strap preventing the horse from seizing the arms of the bit’s mouth with its mouth).
curb hook ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part that connects the curb chain to the cheek ring.
cheek ring ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Round part forming the end of the upper cheek; the curb chain and the cheek strap are attached to it.
upper cheek ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Upper part of the bar that holds the mouth.
port ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Curvature of the mouth that is designed to reduce the pressure exerted by the bit on the horse’s tongue.