This particular bit is a fixed-side, low, or shallow-ported curb bit, such as is used, along with a bridoon (snaffle) bit in a double bridle. Ported bits, including pelhams, kimberwickes and...
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The Kimberwick (Kimblewick in the UK) bit is a form of Pelham. The main difference between the Kimberwick and the rest of the Pelham family of bits is that...
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Feb. 7, 1969: Diane Crump became the first woman jockey in America to compete in a parimutuel race when she finished tenth of 12 aboard a 48-1 shot, three-year-old Bridle...
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Feb. 22, 1969: Barbara Jo Rubin became the first woman jockey to win a parimutuel race in America when she rode Cohesion to victory at Charles Town. Feb. 23, 1935: Seven-year-old...
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March 8, 1987: Carrying 126 pounds, Zany Tactics set the world record for six furlongs, 1:06 4/5, at Turf Paradise. On Feb. 21, 1993, his time was equaled by Honor...
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Dec. 6, 2001: Jockey Russell Baze gained his 400th victory of the year aboard Golden Peace at Golden Gate Fields, marking the ninth time in his career that he reached...
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Western Pleasure RidersOh, my God, someone fix that bulb, I have to have light so that my silver and spangles all glow to their best and so that all the...
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September 15, 2002 -- After the excitement of the eventing gold medal, the result of the individual dressage medal competition was a real kick in the tail. Debbie McDonald...
[/caption] Corners, skinnies, offset combinations-even trees in the way of an otherwise unassuming fence-all put a premium on accuracy when you're jumping a cross-country course. Negotiating them successfully requires a good...
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September 23, 2002 -- The United States Equestrian Team became the first in the history of the World Championships to win a Gold Medal in the sport of Reining on Sunday, the final...
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