A bit of info
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:34 pm
The curb bit originated around the 4th Century BCE (Edwards) and the snaffle bit has been around for quite awhile I believe bits were made more available for horse teams that pulled chariots and carts for they were severe I do think organic bits made from rope and leather and types of hackamore (bozells, spelling?) was more available for most of Philip's and Alexander's Calvary plus these types of bridles can be repaired quickly but that's just my opinion, some subjects on the horse Xenophon writes make no sense. I'm still waiting for more info from a few museums around the world but I have a feeling I'm going to spend a dime to get my answers.
I can't find any reviews on these books, can anyone help? Bit by Bit by Dianna R. Tuke, Bits by Louis Taylor, and Bits and Biting Manual by William G. Langdon, Jr. It appears I'm going to spend more money here, I hope to get some answers to some of my questions.
Here's some feedback I received from Mark Leach, Natural History Store in Pittsburgh, PA:
"According to our curators the Macedonians and Greeks had metal bits either
bronze or iron. They even had the "broken" or two-piece hinged snaffle bit
that is the norm today. Most artists for whatever reason don't depict them
on bridled ridden horses. Mostly they are shown on harness horses pulling
chariots and other vehicles.The organic horse bit was used prior to the Bronze Age".
Any type of info on this subject would be appreciated, thanks.
I can't find any reviews on these books, can anyone help? Bit by Bit by Dianna R. Tuke, Bits by Louis Taylor, and Bits and Biting Manual by William G. Langdon, Jr. It appears I'm going to spend more money here, I hope to get some answers to some of my questions.
Here's some feedback I received from Mark Leach, Natural History Store in Pittsburgh, PA:
"According to our curators the Macedonians and Greeks had metal bits either
bronze or iron. They even had the "broken" or two-piece hinged snaffle bit
that is the norm today. Most artists for whatever reason don't depict them
on bridled ridden horses. Mostly they are shown on harness horses pulling
chariots and other vehicles.The organic horse bit was used prior to the Bronze Age".
Any type of info on this subject would be appreciated, thanks.