Things You'll Need
- Tom Thumb bit
Instructions
Pick up the Tom Thum bit by its shanks. The long shanks with the opening for the curb are the bottom of the bit.
Fold the Tom Thumb back towards you. If it folds easily and comes together, then you are holding it the way it goes in the horse's mouth. If it does not fit together smoothly and the curved mouthpieces of the bit push against one another and turn outwards, turn it around so it will fold together smoothly when it is put in the horse's mouth.
Place the bit on the bridle by attaching the cheeck pieces and reins through the loops on the bit. Neck rein the horse while riding. Neck reining means holding the reins in one hand and laying one rein against the horse's neck to tell him which direction to go.