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A plain bit is called a snaffle bit. It has two pieces in the mouth joined together in the middle. Other common bits used are a rubber bit (the metal in the mouth is covered with a rubber surface) which is used for horses with more sensitive mouths, and a ring bit, which is more severe and preferred by some with a horse that pulls quite hard (is rank).
