Abstract: A bridoon bit is provided with a thickened center portion having a curved lateral axis, and with end portions outwardly thereof having an opposite curvature in order that the bit may best conform to the anatomy of a horse's mouth, avoiding pressure points and preventing the horse's mouth from becoming insensitive.

Abstract: A sugar cube holding device formed with a riding horse bridle bit having a rigid mouthpiece provided with an inverted U-shaped curb and having a roller loosely journalled for rotation in opposing directions about the axis of the mouthpiece at the depending limit of the curb. A downwardly open hood is placed over the inverted U-shape curb and is rigidly secured thereto to form a downwardly open chamber within the confines of the curb. An opening is formed in the rearwardly disposed wall of the hood for admitting a cube of sugar.

Abstract: A sugar cube holding device formed with a riding horse bridle bit having a rigid mouthpiece provided with an inverted U-shaped bend medially its ends and having a roller loosely journalled for rotation in opposing directions about the axis of the mouthpiece at the depending limit of the inverted U-shaped bend. A downwardly open hood is placed over the inverted U-shape bend and is rigidly secured thereto to form a downwardly open chamber within the confines of the inverted U-shaped bend. An opening is formed in the rearwardly disposed wall of the hood and is normally closed by a plug after inserting a single cube of sugar into the chamber.

Abstract: A bridle bit having an elongated mouthpiece pivotally attached at opposite ends to bridle rings permitting attachment of a bridle to the bit. The mouthpiece is constructed from a pair of longitudinally extending, substantially rigid arms, each connected to a respective one of the bridle rings, and connected to the arms by separate ball and socket joints permitting universal movement between the coupling member and the respective arms. Between the joints, the coupling member has a substantially cylindrical surface on which is rotatably and slidably arranged a roller which cooperates with the joints to provide a smooth action and freedom of movement of the bit that will permit the bit to function as a pacifier and eliminate such objectionable mannerisms by a horse as tongue protruding, teeth grinding, and lip smacking, frequently caused by extreme nervousness of a horse.