Horse bits are an important ingredient in effective horse riding.  There are many dozens if not hundreds of different types of horse bit available in the market place with each one providing a different set of features which induce a particular effect on the horse’s behaviour. The basic categories of horse bit are typically defined [Continue]

Horse bits are a very important ingredient in the success of the horse and rider’s relationship .  There are countles types of horse bit availableso needless to say it can be confusing identifying what you actually need for your horse . The various horse bit types are broken down into different categories based on the [Continue]

Addressing a problem often requires some sort of 2 way communication between the parties. Speak the wrong language and problem resolution will be difficult or even impossible.  However when it comes to addressing problems between man and beast just ask any Veternarian, communication takes on a different challenge. Horses have been ridden for [Continue]

The bit truly is the key to the horse. A good functional relationship between the rider and the horse requires careful analysis of any problems without a knee jerk reaction to trying to fix them. Horses are personalities in their own right and how you successfully control them, whether in horse racing, show jumping or [Continue]

Generally types of horse bits are divided into either Snaffles and Curb bits.  A somewhat simplistic division but in this article we will be looking in more detail at the different types of Snaffle and some of the more exotic features one can find on this seemingly humble bit.  Snaffles themselves cover quite a broad [Continue]