It appears that copper...tastes better. Some horses that are reluctant to take a steel bit will be quite happy in a copper one. Some trainers also prefer to use copper mouthpieces on young horses for exactly this reason.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Why are some bits made of copper?
Most horse bits are made of stainless steel, but every so often you might see a bit with a mouthpiece that is all or part copper. Why?
It appears that copper...tastes better. Some horses that are reluctant to take a steel bit will be quite happy in a copper one. Some trainers also prefer to use copper mouthpieces on young horses for exactly this reason.
It appears that copper...tastes better. Some horses that are reluctant to take a steel bit will be quite happy in a copper one. Some trainers also prefer to use copper mouthpieces on young horses for exactly this reason.
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