Snaffle bit made of four metal rings attached to one another by a bit made of two metal rods with a twisted section in the middle of each and a hook at the end by which the two are attached to each other. Attached to bridle made of knotted cord. A loop of wider cord is attached to one of the outer rings, possibly used as a lead rein.
bit (horse furniture)
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