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British Showjumping Rule Changes and Banned Bits

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British Showjumping Banned Bits – What Does This Mean For Horse Sport British show jumping has banned some bits from immediate affect, and updated their rules this week and it got me thinking. Amendments can be found here: https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/membership/Member-Handbooks-And-Rule-Amendments The new tack rule amendments dropped a few days ago and the forums have been buzzing […]

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Did You Know these signs can all be bit related?

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Did you know any of the following issues with your horse can be bit related: Chomping, open mouth, feeling heavy, avoiding the contact, not responding to rein aids, head tilting, feeling stiff and unyielding, not accepting the contact …the list goes on. Some horses will show quite extravagant evasions, some will start off with small

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Horse Leaning on the Bit – Help

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Horse Leaning on the Bit Why It Happens and How to Fix It Properly Leaning on the bit is one of the most common problems riders contact me about. It is physically tiring, frustrating and often confusing. Your arms ache, your shoulders tighten and schooling becomes hard work rather than enjoyable. For the horse, leaning

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Is It the Bit… or Is It Us? How Riders Influence Bitting Problems

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Is It the Bit… or Is It Us? How Riders Influence Bitting Problems When something feels wrong in the contact, most of us look straight at the bit. We start searching things like help with bit fitting, best bit for my horse or bit fitter near me because we assume the metal must be the

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How to Correctly Fit a Bit to Your Horse

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Fitting a Bit Correctly I’m often asked how to correctly position the bit in the horses mouth, and granted, it’s a relevant question as all mouths and bits are different. I often hear from riders they have been told that two wrinkles at the corners of the lips shows a good fit, but is it

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Bit Guides

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Why Manufacturers’ Bit Guides Aren’t Enough (And When to See a Professional Bit Fitter) Why Riders Turn to Manufacturers’ Bit Guides When riders begin their search for a new bit, the only guidance often available is from the actual bit manufacturers. Obviously this is a good place to start your search, however, their guides can

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5 Signs Your Horses’ Bit Might Not Be Working

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We talk a lot about horse bits in terms of brand and design, but far less about whether the bit is actually working for the horse in front of us. Many contact issues I see during a horse bit fitting appointment are not about strength, but about comfort and clarity. Here are five common signs

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Bits to Start a Young Horse

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Bits For Young Horses Starting young horses is something I see rushed far too often, particularly as spring arrives and people are keen to get going. Choosing the right bit for a young horse from the very beginning can have a significant impact on their understanding, confidence, and long term way of going. It can

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Do Bits Train Horses? Understanding What a Bit Actually Does

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Do Bits Train Horses Riders often ask “Do bits train horses?” It’s a natural question, but the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. A bit on its own does not train – what it does is allow communication between rider and horse. Training happens through the horse’s understanding of aids, balance, rhythm, and

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