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Hello! I would like to try some new bits out because I'm obsessed and love trying new ones. Which ones do you guys like that are stronger than a snaffle but not dangerous? I'm curious as to what people like. Any discipline!

Hello, So, my horse is very responsive to both hand and leg aids. I use some tiny spurs, because my legs are short, but he is not that kind of horse where we have to dig your spurs in, unless you want him galloping at full speed. He is also very responsive to voice cues and body aids. Strong...

HELP!! My new horse Leo has proven to be a bit more trouble than he’s worth recently, and I’ve done everything I can think of except changing bridle styles and experimenting with bits that I’ve never used/owned. This bad boy loves to throw his head straight up in the air, open his mouth to evade...

Currently lm avowing my horse in the hunters/jumpers and using a Waterford dee ring bit. I want to start doing some western with her and was wondering what bit l should use she like something to play with and runs away from the bit sometimes. I don’t want anything super harsh just a nice...

So I'm not 100% sure if "horse training" is the right category for this post, but I guess its close enough. My pony Red uses a western bridle that doesn't have a nose band. He also uses an eggbutt bit. (I think that's what it's called.) When I'm riding or leading him on the ground, he starts...

So, For a few months now I have wanted to train my mini donkey to drive. Please take in mind that don't have the money to buy a fancy schmancy cart and harness. So what did I do? I took all my money I had saved up for the last year and bought a really nice wagon made of soft yet durable rubber...

Hi I've got a horse and have been riding him with the bit that I got when I got the horse I've been thinking about buying another one because idk it looks harsh but what do I know I'm just basically wondering if anyone can tell me what bit this is and ur opinions on it I cant find it on the...

Hello everybody, I have a 5 year old gelding that I mainly hike with. He generally obeys pretty good, but sometimes leans on the bit. I know that the problem may be somewhere else, but I'm trying to change the bit anyways and I would like to know, of the two bits that I have found as a possible...

I have a 21 year old morgan, who is being rode in a kimberwick right now. I would like to switch it however, because I feel like the bit is too much for him. He also sticks his tongue out so i'm worried the bit could be causing this. Is there any suggestions? He can't go bitless, so i'm really...

Hey all! I am currently trying out different bits for the OTTB I am leasing. She is very hot and can get strong. I like being very soft and I feel so bad when I have to pull on her mouth. I am looking for suggestions, preferably non-metal, that can help. She tends to play with the bit some, and...

Hi All, I'm a Senior Bitting Specialist for a British Bit Specialist Retailer I lecture on bitting and work with clients all over the World in all disciplines and all levels. I have worked with horses for 35 years and competed myself in many different areas. I am qualified through the Society...

Hi, My horse wont stop chomping on the bit? He is a 5 year old Clydie X TB who has been under saddle for about 8 months approx. He hasn't started this chomping the bit stuff until about four months ago, but it's getting worse now. Even when i first put his bridle on him in the stall, he starts...

okay, so i have a 10 year old gelding that I've had for almost year. he's a 1D/2D barrel/pole horse, he's a free runner and he runs hard to the first barrel, and has really been pushing threw the bit during high rates of speed, the last barrel race i took him to he pushed threw the bit horrible...

Hi all! I am new to roping and was curious if there are specific bits that riders ue for their horses. Since my horse and I are still learning to rope dummy's at a stand, I just use a hackamore but was wondering if a bit will be "required" later on. If so, does it matter what type?

i am looking for a new bit for my ottb (been off the track for a year now) and have narrowed it down to a flexi loose ring with peanut or a loose ring happy mouth mullen. Some bit history with my horse: i started him in a plain full cheek snaffle but he is very sensitive in the mouth and refuses...

Hello all! :D I've recently bought a 3yo Paint who I will be training for mainly barrels and poles, and the occasional hunter under saddle. He's ridden in a Dring snaffle or a Little S Hackamore at the moment (Snaffle type is pictured below). Once he gets of age, and has the proper training...

hi guys, I've recently got a new horse she's a lovely welsh so far ive only done flat work with her (I'm taking it slow) but I've been having some real troubles slowing her down at times.Some times she can loose her head a little completely ignores me its not always but she gets a bit over...

Not looking for anything in particular at the moment, but just curious of peoples opinion on what is the 'kindest' bit for a horse and why-- or bitless bridle also!