No, the noseband came first. The bit was used by a select few shortly after the noseband, then became more popular when it was discovered to be more effective, but the noseband definitely came first.
Probably not. Although early horse tack predates written records the bit most likely came after the noseband. The bit was attached to an already existing headstall for better control of the horse.
1. This is a long and complicated answer sorry if it doesn't make at sense at first. The actual horse wasn't domesticated until 3000 to 4000 B.C. Reindeer on the other hand were working pulling sleds...
the noseband.and on howrse it is the noseband. if you need help with answering riding level questions on the new version, click on the link below. or, type it in the address bar at the top(idk wat...