[header] How to get your horse to work on the bit [title] Ride a bit-trained horse. [step] This should give you an idea of what to expect from your horse once he's on the bit. For best results, have the horse's main rider or trainer ride for a few minutes. 
The trainer can tell you what to look for and how it should feel. They can also describe the motions of putting the horse onto the bit before you get on the horse.