Horse Training Tips – Bitting Info http://bit.ly/K3CGwf Let's start with snaffle bits. Most colts should be started in a snaffle bit. And, many older horses that need fixing should also be schooled in a snaffle bit. To my way of thinking, a horse should be ridden in the mildest bit that he will respond to for the job that he is intended to do. Here is the reason why: Most horses will lose some of their sensitivity as they get older. A two year old colt will have a much more sensitive mouth than a ten year old horse. The more pressure...