How Bits Work - Gags, Snaffles & Their Actions

In this video you will learn about Gags, Snaffles and their actions through Horse Bitting expert Bomber Nel. I'm lucky enough to call him an old friend, and he's rated as one of the best bitters in the world... for very good reason.

It's a highly informative and interesting video that received over 2,000,000 views on Facebook.

[linepilegaard]

I wish this video was longer with more information from this guy. he is really great at explaining

[kimseykittycat]

Two guys with expertise having a gentleman conversation. I love it.

[jakeh]

I like the dude with the blue shirt. He seems really passionate about his work. Seems like an interesting fellow.

[vivientakacs]

Finally someone who knows how much horses are hurting. Thank you so much for the video

[responseu]

I came here after reading an archeology book discussing the domestication of horses and how using bits affected their teeth abrasion. Interesting stuff.

[sseeback]

I have been wondering how bits sit in a horse's mouth. The skull demonstration really helped with that visualization. Thanks so much. Great teaching video.

[faibishclassical]

The most important think is to Train the horse correctly with light hands, and not to pool the horse in the mouth, and not to shut the mouth tight with the nose bend or any peas of leather. we are not aloud to round the horse from forward back, but from back forward with gymnastic exercises and very light hands, (It is very important to give the time the horse needs to develop his body correctly) the Lunging Work must be done Correctly until the horse is Dancing around us, and not Running! In the moment we rely on the Bit we will Fail!!!.

[marriedaprince]

wow, in all my horse years, I have never heard that/been taught that! so helpful!

[jth]

I am not sure I agree with everything you said, but I am so glad that someone is studying this subject. I could not be satisfied with everything I tried so I hardly ever use a bit. If I do it is a straight bit or a mullen mouth .

[claireday]

Fabulous video. I have a hirse with a sensitive mouth but like to ride a little downhill. But he is still strong. I now know the roller bomber will bring him up and round. Thank you ❤️

[rutvikbalvally]

Thank you. Was reading about horses and chariots and you got me here

[claudiahoran]

I absolutely love this video; it's helped me so much to figure out new bit ideas for my mare and what is going to make her happier!

[brittanymckissack]

Just bought a rising 2yo Clydie 25% TB 75% and I will send him away to be trained but this was so good to teach me more about what I should be adapting myself to looking at and finding what fits his mouth best.

[demonrouge]

Great video thank you for sharing your information gentleman.

[Genxtravels]

This was very informative, thank you!!!

[magstergirl]

Don't understand why Bomber said with single break snaffle, the tongue pressure makes the horse throw it's head up in the air but with the 3 piece bit, he said 80% or more horses will LOWER their heads due to the increased tongue pressure?

[vistrode]

There is a very key factor in this and it’s the rider’s hands! Just like anything else it’s who and how it’s being used! Also a bit has different effects on the mouth depending where it is located and if there has been prior damage!

[ForeverBrooklyn]

This is slightly off topic, but you don’t need a bit to have control. About a year ago I rode with a bit but then transferred to bitless. Whenever I transitioned, I never noticed a change in the amount of control I had. I understand that riding bitless can be just as bad, but isn’t it better than shoving a piece of metal in your horse’s mouth? This is just my honest opinion, I have nothing against bits as long as they are being used correctly by a proper rider.

[jessicagraf]

Drop nose bands should be bloody outlawed!

[freakdecoy]

I really would like to hear that mans opinion on rubber dogbone bits (or mullon mouthes?)