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We are heading into the final weekend of the 2023 Snaffle Bit Futurity which has been going on in Fort Worth, Texas Oct. 6-21. For cow horse trainers, riders and fans alike, this is the event of the ...

Bits come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, styles and designs, and what suits one horse won’t work as well for another. With such a vast range to choose from, deciding which to use is a complex task.

Double bridles’ effect on equine behaviour and noseband tightness were among the topics discussed at a session on biomechanics at the 2025 British Equine Veterinary Association 2025 congress.

The type of bridle worn by a horse in dressage competitions is not the only factor affecting their stress levels, a new study has revealed. Scientists from Aberystwyth University and the University of ...