Dr. Bristol: A double-jointed mouthpiece, similar to the French link, yet more severe. That’s because the centerpiece of the Dr.…
French link: Like the Dr. Bristol snaffle, the French link features a three-piece mouthpiece. But the French link is the…
Mullen mouth: Despite the non-jointed mouthpiece, a Mullen mouth snaffle is just that: a snaffle. When designed with a pair…
Eggbutt Snaffle: This oddly named snaffle does indeed resemble the oval shape of an egg. Unlike a loose ring snaffle,…
Riding a bad transition is like riding a pile driver. It’s bumpy and can cause you to lose your…
It may be tempting to run out and buy a horse the minute you find one, but rein yourself in…
The bit is one of the most important and sophisticated pieces of equipment a horse owner will choose, but it is…
A twisted mouthpiece (top) and a smooth mouthpiece on full-cheek snaffle bits. Full Cheek Snaffle: The vertical cheekpieces prevent the bit…
Pelham: There are rings for two reins on a Pelham bit. One is near the mouthpiece and is meant to…
Kimberwick: A kimberwick (also called a kimblewick or kimberwicke) is a curb bit for English riding that functions much like a Pelham only…