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CHIFNEY [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

An anti-rearing device, useful when loading or leading a difficult horse.

CONT

A Chifney bit is used for leading stallions. It has a violent and direct action on the bars when the horse rears up.

OBS

A circular bit, there are two types: 1) with a plain mouthpiece used as a lead bit, and 2) with a reversed half-circle mouthpiece.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
CONT

Le CHIFNEY s'utilise pour la présentation des étalons en main. Il a une action violente et directe sur les barres lorsque le cheval se cabre. Ne s'utilise jamais monté.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y accesorios deportivos
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
PHR

Chifney con correas de cuero.

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