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Tack and Equipment

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.…

16 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…

16 years ago

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: D-Ring Snaffle

D-ring: This bit gets its name from the shape of the bit ring, which is shaped like the capital letter…

16 years ago

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.…

16 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…

16 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…

16 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,…

16 years ago

Barn Basics: Pad Your Way to Perfection

Got saddle? Well, now you probably need a pad, too. Whether you ride English or western, selecting the proper pad…

16 years ago

Horse Illustrated’s Online Bit Guide: Loose Ring or O-Ring Snaffle

O-Ring or Loose Ring Snaffle: One of the mildest bits, the plain snaffle features a smooth, simple mouthpiece and round…

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