Can You Use a Bradoon on Its Own?

New Member. A Bradoon bit is the snaffle bit from a double bridle

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A double bridle, also called a full bridle or Weymouth bridle, is a bridle that has two bits and four reins (sometimes called "double reins"). ... Another term for this combination of curb and snaffle bit is a "bit and bradoon", where the word "bit" in this particular context refers to the curb.
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. It's fine to use it on it's own, they generally have smaller cheek rings so can look neater on a small head than a large ringed bit.

What is the difference between a snaffle and Bradoon?

is that bradoon is a type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit while snaffle is a broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth) it brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth often used as a training bit.

What is a Bradoon bit used for?

The bradoon bit works like any other snaffle, placing pressure on the lips, tongue, and to some extent the bars of the mouth. In the classical dressage tradition, the bradoon is used to regulate horizontal flexion (bending the horse left and right) and impulsion (faster and slower).

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