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The Horse Bitting Guide from Online for Equine. We get many questions about horse bits and bitting on a daily basis. Getting all of that information out into a simply...

Correctly fitted double where the Weymouth is at 45° in relation to the horse’s mouth when the contact is taken. Neue Schule provide a range of curb bits and bratoons for use...

This is a general help, intended for all different varieties of bits. A general guide to ensuring your horse’s bit is at the correct height in the mouth would be to...

It is important to discuss the different cheeks on bits and how they work when they are in the horse’s mouth.  There are many cheek varieties but here we discuss...

When it comes to selecting the correct bit for your horse, it often seems like you have to have a degree in equine physiology alongside a PhD in physics to understand...

How should you go about checking your horse's mouth, and what should you look for? When we return to our stable or field after hacking, schooling etc we naturally remove...

There are many different types of bit available, as is clear from the Neue Schule collection. Should you buy a fat or thin bit? A metal or plastic bit? Let’s look...

What properties would the perfect metal for a horse bit possess? The Neue Schule answer to this question is based on a simple philosophy - that which is good for...

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...

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 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....

We look into what a French link loose ring snaffle is, how it works and how it should be fitted