bridoon
a snaffle when used with a curb on a full bridle.
Origin of bridoon
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A big smooth bridoon (with or without horns), and a solid Portmouth bit and curb, will be found a capital hunting bridle.
Riding for Ladies | Mrs. Power O'DonoghueThe ordinary term bit and bridoon means simply a curb and a snaffle.
Riding for Ladies | Mrs. Power O'DonoghueThe snaffle (or bridoon) rein first, then pass this rein along the palm of the left hand, between the forefinger and thumb.
Graceful Riding | S. C. WaiteWith the Weymouth curb and bridoon a double bridle is, of course, used.
Riding and Driving for Women | Belle BeachA bridoon is the term applied to the snaffle of a double bridle, which is a bridle that has a curb and a snaffle.
The Horsewoman | Alice M. Hayes
British Dictionary definitions for bridoon
/ (brɪˈduːn) /
a horse's bit: a small snaffle used in double bridles
Origin of bridoon
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