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Horse Illustrated’s Online Bit Guide: Dr. Bristol Snaffle

Dr. Bristol: A double-jointed mouthpiece, similar to the French link, yet more severe. That’s because the centerpiece of the Dr.…

15 years ago


Horse Illustrated’s Online Bit Guide: French Link Snaffle

French link: Like the Dr. Bristol snaffle, the French link features a three-piece mouthpiece. But the French link is the…

15 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Mullen Mouth Snaffle

Mullen mouth: Despite the non-jointed mouthpiece, a Mullen mouth snaffle is just that: a snaffle. When designed with a pair…

15 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Eggbutt Snaffle

Eggbutt Snaffle: This oddly named snaffle does indeed resemble the oval shape of an egg. Unlike a loose ring snaffle,…

15 years ago

Better Gait Transitions

  Riding a bad transition is like riding a pile driver. It’s bumpy and can cause you to lose your…

15 years ago

Getting Started with Horses: Lesson Programs

It may be tempting to run out and buy a horse the minute you find one, but rein yourself in…

15 years ago

Bit Innovations

The bit is one of the most important and sophisticated pieces of equipment a horse owner will choose, but it is…

16 years ago

Full-Cheek Snaffle

A twisted mouthpiece (top) and a smooth mouthpiece on full-cheek snaffle bits. Full Cheek Snaffle: The vertical cheekpieces prevent the bit…

16 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Pelham

Pelham: There are rings for two reins on a Pelham bit. One is near the mouthpiece and is meant to…

16 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Kimberwick

Kimberwick:  A kimberwick (also called a kimblewick or kimberwicke) is a curb bit for English riding that functions much like a Pelham only…

16 years ago