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Bitting Cheat Sheet #1- Bits for Horses that Lean or Pull

Bitting Cheat Sheet #1- Bits for Horses that Le...

There are a few questions that I get asked time and time again, so here' s a series of "cheat sheets" for you to  give you a place to start. ...

Bitting Cheat Sheet #1- Bits for Horses that Le...

There are a few questions that I get asked time and time again, so here' s a series of "cheat sheets" for you to  give you a place to start. ...

The Pelham bit- very common, very commonly blamed

The Pelham is one of those “go-to” bits when a rider finds themselves with a bit of a brakes issue. It’s very common, very widely used from ponies to big...

The Pelham bit- very common, very commonly blamed

The Pelham is one of those “go-to” bits when a rider finds themselves with a bit of a brakes issue. It’s very common, very widely used from ponies to big...

How Good is Your Support Team?

Is your husband or friends into formula 1 racing? I’ve got a good friend who is mad keen on it. Personally, I just don’t get the fun in going round...

How Good is Your Support Team?

Is your husband or friends into formula 1 racing? I’ve got a good friend who is mad keen on it. Personally, I just don’t get the fun in going round...

When is a Gag not a Gag at all?

The Dutch Gag is a very common bit for jumpers and eventers. The Dutch is also known by the names Pessoa Gag, Three Ring-, Four Ring-, (and erroneously, a Two...

When is a Gag not a Gag at all?

The Dutch Gag is a very common bit for jumpers and eventers. The Dutch is also known by the names Pessoa Gag, Three Ring-, Four Ring-, (and erroneously, a Two...

The Truth about the Baucher Snaffle Bit- rattli...

The Baucher is one snaffle bit that certainly gets a lot of discussion amongst riders, on forums, at gear checks and I feel is one very misunderstood horse bit! The...

The Truth about the Baucher Snaffle Bit- rattli...

The Baucher is one snaffle bit that certainly gets a lot of discussion amongst riders, on forums, at gear checks and I feel is one very misunderstood horse bit! The...

Open Up and say Ahhh...

There is a lot of confusion for riders surrounding choosing a new bit for their horse. A lot of my clients email or call me not just because they are...

Open Up and say Ahhh...

There is a lot of confusion for riders surrounding choosing a new bit for their horse. A lot of my clients email or call me not just because they are...