Bit and bridle
device · 3500 BC · Stone Age
Harness for controlling a horse.
What it is made of
- Horse bit — has part. Metal in the horse’s mouth.
- Headband — has part. Straps on the head.
- Reins — has part. Control.
Principles and materials it uses
- Lever — uses. The bit acts as a lever on the jaw.
- Leather — is made of. A bridle is leather straps.
- Bone — is made of. Early cheekpieces were carved from antler and bone.
Where it is used
- Chariot — is used in. Controlling the horses.