BRIDLES, BITS AND BIOMECHANICS

Rethinking what’s ‘normal’ The sight of a horse moving in a bridle, poll flexed, lips gently closed, has long been seen as the mark of advanced schooling and correct work. However, new research into bridle and bit pressure, nerve pathways, and facial anatomy is challenging that assumption, suggesting that many horses perform despite discomfort, rather…

BylizzieAugust 13, 20250Comments

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BOMBER BITS OF THE FUTURE

Over the years, Bomber and his team have built up an international reputation for supplying fabulous bits, especially for tricky horses [dropcap]A[/dropcap]pproximately six years ago, Bomber Nel of Bombers Equestrian Equipment, started to realise that with modern breeding and the genetic evolution in both European Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds came a rapid change in the shape of…

BylizzieMay 18, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Bit sores

Is your bit hurting your horse in his mouth? [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month we look at damage to the mouth caused by poorly fitting and unsuitable bits. If a horse is poorly fitted, he will experience and express discomfort. Discomfort can explain a lot of a horse’s behaviour. Many horses have damage in their mouths caused by the…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Saddle fitting for the modern horse

Modern sport horses have evolved to have bigger shoulders. It’s important that your saddle fits so that your horse’s movement is not restricted [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e all know that one of the keys to a happy athlete is correctly fitting tack. In the December issue of HQ, we touched on the topic of bitting for the individual horse’s…

BylizzieMarch 15, 20160Comments

BRIDLES, BITS AND BIOMECHANICS

BOMBER BITS OF THE FUTURE

Bit sores

Saddle fitting for the modern horse

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