Training Performance Horses
LESSON THREE
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True-False Questions
1. Bits are very complicated, but can make a horse a champion.
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2. All bits function on the principle the horse seeks comfort and avoids discomfort.
3. There are only two kinds of bits, curbs and snaffles. The names of bits only describe the variations and styles of curbs and snaffles.
4. A gag bit elevates the horse's head.
5. The choice of bit should be based on the communication level achieved between horse and rider.
6. Always make sure the throatlatch fits snugly.
7. The bit should be low enough to rest against the bars and the incisor teeth.
8. The bit should be high enough in the mouth to make the horse "smile."
9. The key to making a bit effective is to have the horse moving forward into the bit.
10. Hold the reins tightly with your fingers wrapped around the reins.
11. If you are having trouble communicating with your horse through the reins, use a stronger bit.
12. The length of the shank helps to determine the severity of the bit.
13. Put the saddle on the horse's back and then move it forward into the proper position.
14. Be sure to girth a horse tightly so the saddle won't slip.
15. Any good saddle will fit any horse, so buy a good saddle.
16. Saddles were designed on the concept that "form follows function."
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