Much is made about riding about a bit, and many people that feel that going bitless is more humane. Australian trainer Warwick Schiller discusses why that may not be true, and that some ‘bitless’ bridles may be even more severe than a mild, well handled bit.
Horse bits can be defined into three main types, and one of these is a combination of the other two. Here’s a look at just a few of the most common bits you’ll see so when you’re choosing a bit, or even just deciding what bit to d ...
Do you know what type of bit this is? Is it a curb or a snaffle? How can you tell? What is the difference between a curb and a snaffle bit? Whether to call a bit is a curb or snaffle can be hard to determine, because in some circl ...
Why are there so many types of rings on a snaffle? The rings on snaffle bits are the most obvious part because when a horse wears a snaffle, the ring isn't hidden inside the horse’s mouth. Now you might recall, that a snaffle bit ...
What’s the newest in horse bits. According to Youtuber RaleighLink14, you might want to check out the foam bit. The idea is that the thickly sponge covered bit is much softer on a horse’s mouth than any other material. But, says t ...
Much is made about riding about a bit, and many people that feel that going bitless is more humane. Australian trainer Warwick Schiller discusses why that may not be true, and that some ‘bitless’ bridles may be even more severe th ...
What’s the difference between a snaffle bit or a curb bit. An OSU Extension equine specialist compares snaffles to curbs and clears up some common misconceptions about the difference between these two distinct types of bits. Hint: ...
Thankfully many first responders are being trained in large animal rescue. The specialized training helps the animals of course, but also keeps the involved humans safer. After a large draft horse made a bad decision about where t ...
We are halfway through 2022 and the mares are dominating the rankings and earnings. Over 104" jumps are not uncommon, but the mares rule the highest jump records, with only a handful of stallions breaking 104.75. ...
There is a saying, desperate times call for desperate measures. And that’s what happened after a farrier was called on to trim up a very neglected pony named Spur. The method and tools used may be unorthodox, but they got the job ...
What happened to this foal’s family? She was found on a mountain road by a field officer for World Horse Welfare. There appeared to be no other horses nearby that could have been her herd. So luckily, the orphaned pony received nu ...
The Tennessee Walking Horse stallion Chemical Warfare sits in the #1 ranking as we enter the middle of June. Chemical Warfare is out of the Dixie Diamond Equine stable. Foaled April 4, 2022 he is 16.1 hands and has 15/15/15/15 con ...
It’s spring in the Fresian foaling barn and the newest addition is Saly’s new filly. This long-legged beauty’s birth was caught on the foaling camera. She doesn’t take long to stand under the watchful attention of her dam and a ca ...
Evelien Deelen, a doctoral student in cultural anthropology explores how human culture affects horse wellness. In this video, part of a series called Webinars With Wendy, she explores the different attitudes towards horses, oftent ...
Even though laws have been enacted to penalize trainers who sore Tennessee Walking Horses for competition, the practice continues. Billy Go Boy’s YouTube channel documents ‘Big Lick’ competitions, often involving horses 2 years ol ...
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