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Tom Thumb Horse Bits For Sale On
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Below are Tom Thumb bits for sale on eBay. A Tom
Thumb is a bit that has a broken mouthpiece (sometimes called a "snaffle"
mouthpiece) and short, loose shanks.
Tom Thumb Bit Savvy
Below are some good things to know when buying a Tom Thumb bit.
- Is the bit new or used? Most of the ones we have seen have been new but
don't take this for granted.
- Is it really a Tom Thumb? Some sellers will call a bit with a broken
mouthpiece and long shanks a Tom Thumb but true Tom Thumbs have short, loose
shanks.
Did You Know?
A Tom Thumb bit is a "curb" style of bit. With a curb
bit the reins are attached to the bit in such a way as to give the rider
leverage when the reins are pulled on. In the case of a Tom Thumb bit (and many other styles of bits) the reins are attached to a shank that extends
downward from the mouthpiece of the bit. Attaching the reins to the shank is
what provides the rider with leverage.
A "snaffle" bit, on the other hand, is a type of bit where the reins are
attached in such a way as to place a direct pull on the mouthpiece of the bit
without the use of leverage.
Some people incorrectly call a Tom Thumb bit a snaffle bit because it has a
broken mouthpiece, which is also often called a snaffle mouthpiece. However, if
a bit works off of leverage (like a Tom Thumb does) it is a curb bit regardless
of the style of mouthpiece.
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