July 2008

Loose Ring Snaffles

It’s a lot like shoe shopping. You’ve got to try them on and go for a walk.

By John Strassburger

The most frequently asked question in riding and horse training may be, "What’s the best bit for my horse?"

It’s a question almost always followed by the vague hope, "Maybe he’ll go better (jump higher, be softer, carry his head correctly) if I change bits." …