Twisted Wire Snaffle: The twisted wire snaffle is a severe bit because it allows little chance for a horse to develop a soft, consistent connection with the bit. Horses hesitate to maintain steady contact with the abrasive feel of...
Wire-Wrapped Snaffle: Closely compacted bands of narrow wire are wrapped so that they lie in flat coils around the bit’s mouthpiece. A wire-wrapped snaffle should not to be confused with a plain wire or twisted-wire snaffle, both of which...
Getting Started with Horses: Tack and GearOnce you've made the decision to buy a horse, dust off your checkbook because you're going to need it! Read more >>
Proper Tack FitDetermine whether your horse’s tack fits well or makes...
Q: I've decided to start wearing a helmet after going without for many years. Helmets are a lot different now than when I was a kid! How do I find the right helmet, and how do I know if...
Pleasure driving horse in a show harness with overcheck.The type of equipment you will need will vary depending on what type of horse you have and what type of driving you intend to do.
Pleasure driving classes are popular...
High Port Curb: The height of the port helps to determine the severity of a leverage bit. While a low to medium port provides comfortable room for a horse’s tongue and is therefore relatively mild, a high port bit...
Western Tom Thumb: This bit combines the simple, single-jointed mouthpiece of a snaffle with the shanks and chin strap of a curb bit. The idea is to maintain the basic nutcracker action of a snaffle, yet introduce the leverage...
Your trail riding partners think it’d be a fabulous idea to gallop to that big oak tree in the distance. But you get a sinking feeling in your stomach. You’re certain that you’ll still be flying at a dead...
Rubber Snaffle: The effect of a snaffle bit’s action is made milder when the mouthpiece is encased in rubber. The thick rubber material can be either pliable or hard. Some rubber snaffles include a faint taste that’s pleasant to...
