bridoon

/brɪˈduːn/
noun
  1. A type of snaffle bit used on a horse's bridle, often used with a curb bit in a double bridle.
    • She chose a bridoon with a jointed mouthpiece for her horse's sensitive mouth.
    • The rider adjusted the bridoon to give the horse clearer signals.
    • In a double bridle, the bridoon is the thinner bit that works on the corners of the mouth.
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