A tongue tie is a large band (leather/rubber or lycra/neoprene) that is tightly wrapped around a horse’s tongue and then tied around the lower jaw to keep the tongue in place during training or racing.

A tongue-tie is a piece of equipment used by equestrians to prevent a horse from getting its tongue over the bit, which would make the animal very difficult to control. It is usually a strip of cloth or rubber, passed through the mouth and tied below the chin.

Aug 14, 2024 · Have you ever wondered why many racehorses run with their tongues tied down? This common practice has sparked curiosity and debate among horse enthusiasts and professionals alike. This article explores why tongue ties are used in horse racing, their benefits, and potential alternatives.

Jan 27, 2025 · A tongue tie is used to prevent a horse’s tongue from flipping over the bit during riding or racing. By securing the tongue in place, it helps improve rider control and prevents the tongue from obstructing the airway, which could interfere with breathing during the race.

What are tongue ties? Nylon stockings, leather straps or elastic bands (most common) are looped around the base of the horse’s tongue and then tied around the lower jaw. Some trainers pull the tongue forward and sideways out of the mouth when tying. Why and how are they used?

Aug 16, 2018 · The tongue tie is dipped in water, wrapped around the horse's tongue, and then tied or fastened under the horse's lower mandible. A rider with good hands will feel when a horse needs a...

Tongue ties are fitted to prevent the horse from getting the tongue over the bit’s mouthpiece. Bits apply pressure on the horse’s tongue, and some horses find this very aversive, so they move the tongue around to find relief.

Racehorses wear tongue straps in horse racing for the following reasons: Preventing upper airway obstruction; Tongue ties can stop horses from getting their tongue over the bit, increasing the jockey’s control; Stop the horse from swallowing its tongue; Improve performance as more air …

Aug 16, 2019 · What is a tongue tie? Tongue ties have been applied in equine sports for over a century. These days, they are commonly applied to Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses as a means to prevent the horse from putting its tongue over the bit.

Jul 16, 2018 · What is a tongue-tie? A tongue-tie is a strap that immobilises a horse’s tongue by attaching it to the lower jaw (and sometimes to the bit in the horse’s mouth). The straps may be fashioned from nylon stockings, elastic bands or leather.