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Bit Placement in Your Horse’s Mouth
Breaking Down Bits
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1m 28s
Adjusting the bit in your horse's mouth plays a key role in how the bit will function. Troy explains how he likes to see his bits placed in horse's mouths and the reasoning behind it.
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