Plural of bitting; multiple metal mouthpieces and control systems for horses, or various methods of fitting and adjusting bits.
From 'bitting' (the bit and its control system), pluralized with the standard '-s' ending to refer to multiple bits or bitting methods.
The variety of horse bits is astonishing—there are over a hundred different designs, each developed for specific horse breeds, temperaments, and riding disciplines, reflecting centuries of practical knowledge about animal psychology.
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