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Nosebands – Are They Always Necessary?
Are nosebands always necessary for horses? We usually use nosebands to shut the over active mouth. But before we employ a flash, drop, grackle or other style of noseband, there...
Problems Due To Poor Bit Fitting
A poorly fitting bit is a common cause of mouth trauma. For instance, rubs in the corner of the mouth are possibly the most common form of such trauma and...
The Purpose Of The Bit
The purpose of the bit is for communication and control between horse and rider. In order to achieve communication we need relaxed, confident acceptance of the bit by the horse....
What is a French link loose ring snaffle?
We look into what a French link loose ring snaffle is, how it works and how it should be fitted
What thickness of bit do I choose?
Assessing your horse’s mouth When it comes to choosing a bit for your horse, it is not just his/her way of going which needs to be taken into account when...