Horse pain caused by the bit

Horse pain caused by the bit refers to the range of painful sensations that horses may experience during riding or driving, resulting from the use of a bit. These sensations can vary in intensity and duration and are typically associated with poor adaptation of the equipment to the horse's morphology or the application of excessive pressure. Such pain is frequently linked to oral lesions, particularly in the corners of the mouth, interdental spaces, premolars, and tongue. These injuries are often not externally visible, such as in the case of internal hemorrhaging, and therefore receive limited attention. Pain and lesions may be accompanied by fear and anxiety in the animal. All horses wearing a bit controlled by reins, whether mounted or harnessed, may be affected, especially when significant rein tension is applied.