An Antique Sliding Mouth Horse Bit - Bit906 curb There would have been openings

There would have been openings at the ends ofthe arms for the attachment of hooks and buckles

This is a small saddle constructed from several pieces of wood

It has a replacement stitched leather keeper and a good stout thong but no cord lash

Ref : spur521e

This antique steel bit has slim straight swinging cheeks which can move through 90 degrees

An Antique Sliding Mouth Horse Bit - Bit906 curb There would have been openingsThis is an antique steel horse bit with a dark patina. It has divided rings which are fixed in position relative to the mouthpiece. The headstall would attach to the small upper sections of the rings Its straight mouthpiece is covered in black rubber. The mouthpiece is hollow, a long straight inner bar passes through it and can slide and rotate freely. This bar has a ring on each end for the reins. This bar is much wider than the horse's mouth,