Bit

A horse bit is a part of a horse bridle, that is normally not considered cruel but still hurts the horse. It applies pressure in the horse's mouth, making it run faster. Bits are not considered painful after the horse is used to it. The bit is metal, inside the mouth, and the reins connect to it so whenever the jockey/rider moves the reins, the pressure on the horse becomes more painful. There are different types of bridles such as bitless bridles to avoid the bit, and such painfulness to the horse.

If a horse does not like the bit, it normally tries to buck off the rider (applies to Mustang horses mostly and feral horses). A horse bit has a round circle that the reins are tied to, outside the mouth, leaving small scars around a horses' mouth. A bit is important for a horse, making it more faster and more swifter. The noseband, a rope on the nose is also slightly attached to the bit. The mouthpiece of the bit doesn't rest on the teeth of the horse, but rests on the gums of it. It is important that the bit is fitted correctly, of the appropriate size, shape and good quality. Pressure applies on the poll of a horse, between the ears and mane, and the chin and mouth. A bit isn't essential, but needed for a horse to go fast.