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.

There are basically only two kinds of bits — the snaffle (with no shanks) and the curb (with shanks). Plus, there’s the Pelham, which combines a snaffle and curb, but there are hundreds of different ...

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 ...

Many owners are using bits that do not fit, new research suggests, as the importance of giving more consideration to a horse’s breed, age and sex in mouthpiece choice is highlighted. In the study, ...

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