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The gag bit is a type of bit for a horse. With two sets of reins, the gag bit gives a rider the ability to use either a standard direct action or a gag action. In this, the gag bit is related to a Pelham bit and a double bridle. Unlike these, however, the gag bit has no curb strap.
There are three basic types of bitting devices; snaffles, gag bits and leverage bits. Snaffle bits are direct reining devices which lay across the horse's tongue through which the horse is directly guided, or direct reined. Snaffle bits are used primarily for lateral control of the horse.