ALL ABOUT BITS
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Fitting a Gag Bit Correctly
An Olympic gold medal eventer explains how a gag bit needs to fit to be both effective and comfortable. By Torrance Watkins for Practical Horseman magazine.
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Expert Answer: Three-Ring Snaffle Bits
An Olympic jumper rider and a bit-design expert team up to answer a reader's question about three-ring snaffle bits. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.
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What Bits are Made Of
Many bits are available with mouthpieces made from a variety of different materials, from steel to synthetic materials.
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All About Bitless Bridles
Bit-free headgear is sometimes the answer for sensitive horses or tough training problems. By Nancy Ambrosiano for EQUUS magazine.
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| > | Stretchy Circle vs. Überstreichen
In the May 2008 issue of Practical Horseman, dressage rider Courtney King-Dye shows you how to correctly perform a correct "stretchy circle." Here she teaches you the difference between that and the test for self-carriage.
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| > | Bareback Rollback with Stacy Westfall
Use our Click 'n Learn stop-action sequence to see exactly how Team Horse & Rider member Stacy Westfall maintains her bareback position during a rollback. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine.
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| > | One Hot Krymsun's Pedigree
Who are the horses behind Western pleasure champion One Hot Krymsun? View his pedigree and facts about his bloodlines. By Honi Roberts for Horse & Rider magazine.
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Horses Who Fight For The Lead
Endurance rider Wendy Rude explains how to fix the problem of horses who fight for the lead on the trail. From Horse & Rider magazine.
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| > | Fitness Tips for a Better Ride
A Team Horse & Rider panel offers fitness tips to make your saddle time more effective--and more enjoyable. By Alana Harrison for Horse & Rider magazine.
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| > | Tack Safety Check Chart
Before you ride, use our chart to evaluate the condition of your equipment to reduce the risk of breakage and malfunction. From the editors of EQUUS magazine.
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| > | Create a Trail Survival Kit
Whether you're riding familiar trails or exploring new territory, a trail survival kit can help you handle emergencies. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
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| > | How to Set Up a Trail Class L Back-Up
Here are step-by-step instructions for putting together your own L back-up obstacle when practicing for trail classes. By Charlie Cole with Alana Harrison for Horse & Rider magazine.
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Riding in Ireland: What to Wear
Going on an equestrian holiday in Ireland? Here are some tips on what to pack from the experts at Dover Saddlery and Horseware Ireland.
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Balance Golf and Riding on Vacation
Like golf, horseback riding generates a lot of passion. When families find their loyalties divided between these two pursuits at vacation time, it can mean chaos -- or the vacation of a lifetime. Written by Dale Leatherman for EquiSearch.
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Costa Rica Escape
A winter-weary New Jersey resident finds warmth, fun, fine food and great riding just four hours away--in Costa Rica.
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