Around 1000 B.C., nomadic herders in the steppes north of the Black Sea invented the bit and bridle to better control horses when riding them. They combined this technology with a powerful ...

Nosebands and bit type are only a “small part of the puzzle” when it comes to bridle fit – and more consideration should be given to the individual horse. This was among the messages ...

A bridle, or headgear, consists of a bit, headstall (part of the bridle that encircles the head of the horse), and reins. The primary function of horse bridle rosettes is to secure the bridle ...

The Neue Schule Academy developed the course, certified by nationally recognised body Lantra, to focus on the correct bit and bridle fit for both horse and rider. “It is widely acknowledged that ...

The cheekpieces play an important role in a bridle, because they determine the level of communication between you and your horse. A properly fitted cheekpiece will allow the bit to just wrinkle ...

some Native peoples quickly became master horsemen and developed new ways of controlling horses. This intricate bit was crafted by a Navajo blacksmith. Indigenous peoples developed new ways to care ...

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7 via a Facebook post. They wrote, "We just made an incredible discovery on the south side of the Lendbreen pass: An iron horse bit, with parts of the leather bridle preserved! It could well be ...

Founded on the belief that relationships are the foundation of healing, Bridle Paths uses the unique bond between humans and horses to foster strength, trust, and emotional growth. The program ...