Who invented bits?
Claude Shannon
Why are there 8 bits in a byte?
A byte is 8 bits because that’s the definition of a byte. An ASCII character is stored in a byte because trying to use just 7 bits instead of 8 means you cannot address one character directly and would have to pack and unpack bit strings any time you wanted to manipulate text – inefficient, and RAM is cheap.
Why do horses put their tongue over the bit?
Using a thick bit on a horse with a large tongue will often result in the horse opening their mouth, sticking their tongue out or trying to get the tongue over the bit- anything to relive the pressure. The horses tongue bulges out from the bit space in his teeth when the lip is lifted.
What bit is slightly stronger than a snaffle?
The Bevel provides more brake-power so is ideal for those horse’s needing something slightly stronger than a snaffle. This is a great bit for a novice horse at a competition! A great Bevel bit to choose is the Shires Bevel Bit with Jointed Mouth RRP £14.99.
Is a horse bit supposed to go over or under the tongue?
The bit goes over the horse’s tongue, not under it. There should be about 2-3 wrinkles at the corners of the horse’s mouth when the bit is sitting properly. If the horse looks like it’s smiling, the bit is too high.
Is a Wilkie bit harsh?
The nut cracker of a sigle jointed bit can be harsh, but one of mine is much happier with a stiller mouth with it than with lozenges or french links. A mullen mouth can put a lot of pressure on the tongue as it dosen’t conform to the mouth shape at all.
How does a Myler combination bit work?
Contrary to its complex appearance, the Myler combination bit is said to be one of the kindest bits available. It spreads rein pressure over three to five areas, using a combination of the mouthpiece, curb strap and rope noseband. Firstly, it acts on the nose, the poll and the back of the jaw.
What is a Mullen bit?
Mullen mouth bits are solid, curved mouthpieces that apply tongue and bar pressure to the horse’s mouth. Mullen mouthpieces are also used in English riding bits like pelham bits, driving bits or rubber mouth bits including brands like Happy Mouth or Coronet.
Is a Kimberwick bit harsh?
A bit is only as harsh as the rider, but a kimberwick is a leverage bit and is much easier to be harsh with. If your horse goes fine in a regular jointed snaffle, I would just get a bigger jointed snaffle.
Is a chain bit harsh?
Chain mouthpieces use either link or bicycle chain. These bits are very severe, and their use is generally frowned upon.