A bit which should only be used if the horse is led from the ground. It consists of a thin circular mouthpiece, which is placed in the horse's mouth and runs around the lower jaw. The ring is held in place by a leather strap behind the horse's ears (the headpiece). A smaller ring is fixed to the mouthpiece below the chin to which a leadrope can be attached which connects the chifney to the ring of a headcollar/halter. In combination with a halter/headcollar, the Chifney can make rearing, overly excited, or difficult horses more easy to handle from the ground. It should not be used on its own, during riding, when tying up, or to inflict pain or punish the horse - its purpose is to aid the control of the horse when being handled.