Assessing the conformation of your horse’s mouth is important when choosing any bit, but it becomes absolutely vital when deciding on bits for a double bridle. The size and shape of your horse’s mouth ...

Diane Crump, who paved the way for female jockeys in the sixties and became the first to ride in the Derby, passed away Thursday.

They are used to steer a horse, but some think placing a hunk of metal in their mouths and tugging on it is cruel. A few riders have found another way. By Sarah Maslin Nir As Brendan Wise gallops his ...

Nosebands and bit type are only a “small part of the puzzle” when it comes to bridle fit – and more consideration should be given to the individual horse. This was among the messages highlighted ...

Shortly after she stepped into the basement as a volunteer to sort donations for a used tack sale, Audrey Lewis heard the sound of wind chime potential as someone pulled a nest of old horse bits out ...

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.