A metal bracket or clasp that holds or secures a horse's bit in place, preventing it from moving or slipping during riding.
From 'bit' (Old English bite, something bitten or held) and 'brace' (from Old French brache, arms or embrace). Combined to describe the hardware supporting the bit.
Equestrian equipment like the bitbrace shows how humans invented sophisticated mechanical solutions for controlling powerful animals centuries ago—each small metal piece is a tiny engineering marvel.
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