Spade bit (horse) - Wikipedia
WEBThe spade bit is a historic vaquero design for a type of curb bit with straight, highly decorated shanks and a mouthpiece that includes a straight bar, a narrow port with a cricket, and a "spoon," a flat, partly rounded plate affixed above the port, supported by braces on either side.
Bit Basics: The Spade Bit - Western Horseman
WEBMay 12, 2020 — The spade bit is designed for headset (out on the range) and headset and collection (especially lifting the base of the neck) when in the branding pen. The horse will find the neutral position, the rider only knows what is coming next. Ideally, these bits should be custom made for the horse.
Some Thoughts on the Spade Bit - Preserving the Vaquero …
WEBThe truly great “velvet mouthed” spade bit horses have benefited from a long intricate series of training steps that have prepared them to carry the spade. The old vaqueros started their horses in hackamores, then moved on to the two rein process involving a small hackamore known as a bosal that fits under the bridle and is used in ...
The Vaquero Way - Horse Illustrated
WEBNov 16, 2004 — Based on centuries-old traditions, the Vaquero method takes a horse from hackamore through the two rein and finally into the spade bit, producing a finely tuned working horse and partner. Its emphasis has always been on the resulting equine athlete’s quality rather than on how quickly the goal is reached.
Vaquero Lore – The Spanish Spade - Western Horse Review
WEBJun 3, 2015 — The current versions we are familiar with date back to the vaqueros of Old California. So what makes a spade bit and how was it really intended to work in a horse\’s mouth? Spade bits are made with many different cheek configurations, with varying height to the mouthpiece or spoon.
HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Spade Bit - Horse Illustrated …
WEBMay 21, 2012 — In the world of western bits, the spade is widely considered the most severe. Yet the spade bit, despite its intimidating appearance, has a historical place in the evolution of western horsemanship.
Cow Horse Bit Progression: Spade Bit - Horse and Rider
WEBAug 10, 2020 — Keep in mind several factors when switching bits—your horse will tell you if he doesn’t like a particular bit. Brad explains the different spade bits he uses and why each one may work for a certain horse.
Spade Bits - saddleupcolorado
WEBDec 11, 2015 — There's been much controversy about spade bits. Are they abusive, helpful, how do they work, when should they be used, by whom and on what horses, etc... We here at Saddle Up did some research, to further our understanding of spade bits as well as help educate others and dispel some of the fog surrounding the issue.
Introducing a Spade Bit – Martin Black Horsemanship
WEBSep 10, 2021 — Introducing a Spade Bit. This is the first time this horse has had a bit in his mouth. Here are some things to share that’s important for that first impression. Improper fit of the split ear headstall-note that the ear is not centered. Proper fit, without the ear causing resistance to the headstall.
What Is A Spade Bit For Horses? - Support Wild
WEBA spade bit is a type of bit that is commonly used in horse riding to control the horse’s movements and communicate with them effectively. The spade bit consists of a mouthpiece, shanks, and a spade-shaped piece in the center.
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