behind the bit

equestrian Of a horse, having the head tucked toward the rider as a means of avoiding the pull of the bit (the bridle equipment placed in the horse's mouth). This colt is so stubborn, it has been behind the bit each time I've tried to ride him this morning.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lorenzo	[lɔ'renzəu]
Shun (2)	shoon	Japanese
AurÉLia	-	Hungarian
Braden	BRAY-dən	English, Irish
Shun (1)	-	Chinese
Rubem	-	Portuguese (Brazilian)