We place a great deal of confidence and faith in our teachers and also those that we trust to train our kids. In the vast majority of instances our schooling platform is very well governed and teachers quickly develop a reputable name, or otherwise, because of their ability to coach. Our school platform is a [Continue]
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming for just a second while out in the meadow, simply looking at the beauty of a summer’s evening, the tranquillity, the various colours, the elegance of Mother Nature? It is a terrific time to actually be a horse owner, being in the position to make the most of these [Continue]
An often quoted saying is, “The Bit is the Key to the Horse”. Whom exactly Dr Bristol is or was is a little bit of a mystery however the statement is exactly right. In a slightly less succinct way one should look at horse bits as the “signal switching station” of the horse What I [Continue]
A number of generations ago, equestrians might have felt that they were living in the arena of “hard knocks.” They might have got familiar with the idea of collecting a handful of bumps and bruises when they fell from the horse and perhaps got familiar with the thinking behind injury. In days past they quickly [Continue]
Most horse bits follow the principle of either direct pressure or leverage pressure. The Pelham bit somewhat like the Swiss Army Knife tries to put these features into one . However using a Pelham is not a panacea , and like all horse bit choices it requires some careful evaluation of what the problem actually [Continue]
The different types of horse bits available can be somewhat overwhelming. To the casual observer why the huge variety? This variety has arisen over time in response to the needs of different riders and their specific activity. Also what might be surprising to the non horse person is the great variety of different horse [Continue]
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]
Do you ever recall a time when it absolutely was a real labour of love to attempt to fit some sort of horse rug to your four-legged buddy? The pet simply just didn’t realise that you’re simply thinking about its own well-being, since the rugs were inherently uncomfortable and simply made the equine sweat abundantly [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]
