Bits 101: 10 Common Bit Myths Busted
Myth 1: Anything with a broken mouth piece is a snaffle. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I walk into a tack shop or look at an online…
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Bits 101: Leverage Bit Basics
Let’s start with some basic parts of all leverage bits. There are the cheeks, which are made up of the purchase and the shank. Then there is the mouthpiece which…
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Bits 101: Mouth Pieces
Today will kick of a new series on western bits. We will start by discussing the basic types of mouth pieces. Mullen mouth These bits are very mild.…
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The Big Bit Band-Aid
One of the big controversies in the horse world, particularly in the western arena, is over-bitting. The show pen seems to have developed the mentality that bigger is better and…
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