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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.

Riding a strong horse isn’t exactly a picnic: it is tiring, and it can even be scary. So it’s no surprise that the prevailing myth is that one way to control a strong horse is to use a stronger type ...

The English hackamore: how does it work and what type of horse does it suit? The full cheek snaffle bit: how does it work and what type of horse does it suit? The Waterford bit: how does it work and ...