For many horses, particularly in the winter when the hair coat is very thick, pulling the bridle over the ears is a tight fit and can cause a lot of momentary discomfort in the horse’s mouth. If you drop the cheek piece down a few holes before you bridle, it is much easier to pull […]
Quick Tip: Myler Bits
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Bad Manners
“Bit” Of A Problem
Horse Tip Daily #16 – Julie Goodnight On Metal Rein Clips
Quick Tip: How To Clean Your Bit, Why Bits Change Color (Myler)
Julie Goodnight: How to clean your bit, why bits change color (Myler) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/506232814337981253/
What Bit Should I Use?
Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition? Thanks, Kim Answer: In most rule books, horses six years old and up are required to show Western in a curb bit. […]
Jealous Little Girl
Afraid Of The Canter Cue
Opinion Of Myler Bits
Bitting System
Head Down Cue
Check Your Horse’s Mouth and the Bit When you are having problems with a horse raising his head, the first thing to check is his mouth. Have your veterinarian examine his mouth to make sure there are no sharp teeth, other dental problems or tongue scaring that could be contributing to the problem. You always […]
Bridling And Un-Bridling
High Headed Pony
Correction Bit Needed?
Correction Bit? Question: We purchased a 6 year old mare approx. 6 months ago. She was previously bridled with a D Ring Snaffle. We have tried transitioning her with other Snaffles and a Touch Plus. She seems to really fight the bit (tossing her head, etc.). I feel part of this is a maturity and […]
Issues From The Saddle: Slowing Down A Fast Horse
Issues From The Saddle: Parrot-Mouthed Bucker
Talk About Tack: Snaffle To Curb
Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition? Thanks, Kim Answer: Kim, In most rule books, horses six years old and up are required to show Western in a curb […]
Episode 409 – Bucket List
Episode 320 – Bit Of Change
Episode 302 – Get It Straight
Bitter Taste
Recently I taught a clinic with about 30 4H kids. Surprisingly, they were all mounted on pretty decent horses and most of the kids had appropriate tack and rode reasonably well. They were all good students and it was a fun and successful clinic. Afterwards one of the mothers asked me about her daughter’s horse, […]