curb bit [2]

Bit composed of a mouth and two side bars; it lowers the horse’s nose.

sliding cheek bit

Bit whose mouth slides up and down the cheeks; this action is gentler to the horse but provides slightly less control.

Liverpool bit

Bit that can be used alone; it combines the characteristics of the snaffle and curb bits.

jointed mouth bit

Curb bit whose mouth is composed of two articulated parts; it is gentler to the horse than a straight mouth bit.