Lori W
Well-Known Member
I was flipping through the pages of the recent AMHA and AMHR magazines and noticed that the majority of the pictures of animals shown in harness had two bits in their mouth - one attached to the reins (of course) and another smaller ringed bit attached to the check.
Currently, I have my check attached to the single bit, as do most people I know that drive their minis. I've tried to do some research and really haven't found much about the check bit, other than the fact that it's used and these bits are available to purchase. It seems like a lot of metal in the horse's mouth - or a lot of 'stuff', as I understand that some use just a leather thong attached to the rings.
My questions... when showing at breed shows, and perhaps more prevalent at the highest levels, is it necessary to use the bit for the check to be competitive? What are your thoughts on this? Do you use the check bit? Thanks!
Currently, I have my check attached to the single bit, as do most people I know that drive their minis. I've tried to do some research and really haven't found much about the check bit, other than the fact that it's used and these bits are available to purchase. It seems like a lot of metal in the horse's mouth - or a lot of 'stuff', as I understand that some use just a leather thong attached to the rings.
My questions... when showing at breed shows, and perhaps more prevalent at the highest levels, is it necessary to use the bit for the check to be competitive? What are your thoughts on this? Do you use the check bit? Thanks!