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LEAN BIT [1 record]

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Record 1 1983-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
OBS

The phrase "on the bit" is often misunderstood in the context of how the horse takes the bit. What it means is that the horse should accept the bit, but not lean on it or try to drop it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
OBS

Par suite d'un mauvais équilibre, prendre un appui exagéré sur le mors.

Spanish

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