To Bit Or Not To Bit
To Bit Or Not To Bit
Aug 28, 2018
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🤔 Which bit is best for your horse? 🐴 With so many choices, it can feel confusing and overwhelming. 🥵 Here’s the truth: every horse’s mouth is different, and some horses simply prefer different bits than others. That’s why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. 💯 That said, my go-to bit is a loose ring, double-jointed snaffle. ✅ It’s comfortable, has no leverage, and allows your horse to flex left and right easily thanks to the way it sits in their mouth. ⚠️ But remember—switching bits won’t m
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🤔 Which bit is best for your horse? 🐴 With so many choices, it can feel confusing and overwhelming. 🥵 Here’s the truth: every horse’s mouth is different, and some horses simply prefer different bits than others. That’s why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. 💯 That said, my go-to bit is a loose ring, double-jointed snaffle. ✅ It’s comfortable, has no leverage, and allows your horse to flex left and right easily thanks to the way it sits in their mouth. ⚠️ But remember—switching bits won’t m
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Thank you so much to my local riding club for letting me ride non-competitively, in a bitless, western hackamore. Gatsby has spent the last year building his confidence after a bit of an anxious melt down. This was his first time out at a dressage competition after a year of building his confidence. Removing the bit from his mouth was part of restoring the trust between us both. This is a little bit of his working in and the second test - Prelim 13 - not perfect as he found it tricky going into
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Thank you so much to my local riding club for letting me ride non-competitively, in a bitless, western hackamore. Gatsby has spent the last year building his confidence after a bit of an anxious melt down. This was his first time out at a dressage competition after a year of building his confidence. Removing the bit from his mouth was part of restoring the trust between us both. This is a little bit of his working in and the second test - Prelim 13 - not perfect as he found it tricky going into
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Dressage is all about harmony, lightness, and communication — yet we still require riders to use a bit. Many argue that a well-trained horse can show softness, collection, and precision without one… while others believe that the bit is part of the classical language of dressage and helps refine the aids. So where do you stand? 👇 Should bitless bridles be permitted in dressage tests — or does that go against tradition and training principles? Let’s keep it respectful — share your thoughts, exper
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Dressage is all about harmony, lightness, and communication — yet we still require riders to use a bit. Many argue that a well-trained horse can show softness, collection, and precision without one… while others believe that the bit is part of the classical language of dressage and helps refine the aids. So where do you stand? 👇 Should bitless bridles be permitted in dressage tests — or does that go against tradition and training principles? Let’s keep it respectful — share your thoughts, exper
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Too often I hear about the horse needing to do things like: 'Be on the bit' 'Go forward into the contact' 'Seeking contact with the rider's hand' In order to get collection. I don't agree with these requirements. If we would really need this, how could horses ever achieve collection in neckrope, liberty, in the pasture? Think how driving aids can be fulfilled by a leg aid, a whip gently touching the horse, a voice cue, a posture change during liberty work. For me, rein aids are simply that, one
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Too often I hear about the horse needing to do things like: 'Be on the bit' 'Go forward into the contact' 'Seeking contact with the rider's hand' In order to get collection. I don't agree with these requirements. If we would really need this, how could horses ever achieve collection in neckrope, liberty, in the pasture? Think how driving aids can be fulfilled by a leg aid, a whip gently touching the horse, a voice cue, a posture change during liberty work. For me, rein aids are simply that, one
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Which Myler bits are dressage legal? *Updated* - Horse & Hound
Which Myler bits are dressage legal? *Updated* - Horse & Hound
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An Interesting Shift in the Welfare Conversation I’m noticing a trend in how we talk about welfare, one that accepts a wide range of horse behaviour but seems far less tolerant of rider behaviour. This isn’t support or criticism, just observation. If a horse acts up but the rider stays calm, it’s generally seen as acceptable. But if a horse is borderline and the rider uses stronger aids or reacts more firmly, it’s often considered wrong. Part of this comes down to perception. Many spectators can
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An Interesting Shift in the Welfare Conversation I’m noticing a trend in how we talk about welfare, one that accepts a wide range of horse behaviour but seems far less tolerant of rider behaviour. This isn’t support or criticism, just observation. If a horse acts up but the rider stays calm, it’s generally seen as acceptable. But if a horse is borderline and the rider uses stronger aids or reacts more firmly, it’s often considered wrong. Part of this comes down to perception. Many spectators can
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A Myler Level 2 mouthpiece that will apply less tongue pressure than the Level 1, and introduce from tongue relief allowing more freedom for the horse. The MB04 mouthpiece will wrap the outer lip and the small port gives the horse more freedom for the tongue when he is moving forward, relaxed. Suitable for a wide range of horses, from green to more experienced, and good bit for dressage work. | Bit Bank Australia- For Horse Bits
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Waterford bit: how it works and what horse it suits | Horse & Hound
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Oooooh we like Obama! He hasn’t had any schooling up in Hong Kong but did a bit of hacking - was noted to be spooky and we’ve seen a few good ones too - watch the video and you’ll see for yourself! A bit of life experience will be the making of him or maybe life in the dressage arena will be less scary! 7yo by Dundeel, roughly 16.1hh I think from memory… | EventStars Ltd
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When I chose to ride bitless, I expected changes in contact and communication. What I didn’t expect was a shift in her mental state. She feels calmer. More relaxed. More curious. She seems to think before she answers. This isn’t about saying bitless is “better.” It’s simply what I’ve observed in my own mare after years of riding together. Our journey isn’t perfect. It’s about listening, adjusting, and learning together. Calm Horses. Bright Minds. #BitlessRiding #HorseTraining #CalmHorse #Equestr
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