Q: We have recently changed my horse into a bitless bridle, and he absolutely loves it. He is a different…
Rethinking what’s ‘normal’ The sight of a horse moving in a bridle, poll flexed, lips gently closed, has long been…
Text: Christie Wolhuter The Baucher or hanging cheek snaffle is a popular bit but has classically divided opinions on its…
Q: What is a Pelham and why is it used? A: A Pelham combines elements of both snaffle and curb…
Q: What is a mechanical hackamore? A: A mechanical hackamore is titled misleadingly, as it is not really a hackamore…
Q: Is it true that you need to see two ‘smile rings’ in the corners of your horse’s mouth to…
By Charlotte Bastiaanse Contact and connection The majority of well-schooled horses ‘accept a contact’, but what does that actually mean?…
Q: My horse tosses his head when he comes up from a stretch? Why is this? Asked by Kath Harrison…
Q: Why is 'test driving' a bit such an important part of the process? A: When you have an idea…
Despite the wide variety of bits available on the market, the principles of bitting can really break things back down…