Application of a Dual Force Sensor System to Characterize the Intrinsic Operation of Horse Bridles and Bits
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- 作者：Graham H. Cross ; g.h.cross@durham.ac.uk ; Michael K.P. Cheung ; Thomas J. Honey ; Michael K. Pau ; Kara-Jane Senior
- 关键词：Horse bit ; Rein tension ; Poll pressure
- 刊名：Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：January 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：48
- 期：Complete
- 页码：129-135.e3
- 全文大小：1717 K
- 卷排序：48
文摘
Two designs of so-called “lever action” bits are shown to provide much less pressure on the equine poll than originally thought. Conversely, the simple loose ring snaffle bit, thought not to produce poll pressure, acts through a pulley principle to produce a modest poll pressure. The dual rein tension meter system also reveals interference between the two component mouthpieces of a double bridle that would remove the intended independence of operation of the two components. Powerful signal processing of the data provides new insights into the intrinsic operation of bits.