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Tack and Equipment

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Twisted Wire Snaffle

Twisted Wire Snaffle: The twisted wire snaffle is a severe bit because it allows little chance for a horse to…

14 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Tack Guide: Wire-Wrapped Snaffle

Wire-Wrapped Snaffle: Closely compacted bands of narrow wire are wrapped so that they lie in flat coils around the bit’s…

14 years ago

Your First Horse: Tack and Equipment

Getting Started with Horses: Tack and GearOnce you've made the decision to buy a horse, dust off your checkbook because…

15 years ago

Finding the Right Helmet

Q: I've decided to start wearing a helmet after going without for many years. Helmets are a lot different now…

15 years ago

Driving Equipment

Pleasure driving horse in a show harness with overcheck.The type of equipment you will need will vary depending on what…

15 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Weymouth

Weymouth: The weymouth is an English leverage bit. It is the curb bit component of the double bridle used in…

15 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: High Port Curb

High Port Curb: The height of the port helps to determine the severity of a leverage bit. While a low…

15 years ago

Horse Illustrated’s Online Bit Guide: Tom Thumb

Western Tom Thumb: This bit combines the simple, single-jointed mouthpiece of a snaffle with the shanks and chin strap of…

15 years ago

Essential Horsemanship: When is a Stronger Bit Really Necessary?

Your trail riding partners think it’d be a fabulous idea to gallop to that big oak tree in the distance.…

15 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Rubber Mouth Snaffle

Rubber Snaffle: The effect of a snaffle bit’s action is made milder when the mouthpiece is encased in rubber. The…

15 years ago