Tag Archives: bits

Making a happy mouth

Posted on December 9, 2017 by liascott

A Facebook friend shared an interesting online magazine about bits and bit fitting. This was following a conversation around a very old style bit (pictured at right), and whether it was appropriate or not. All of this got me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged bitless, bits, bitting, comfort, Happy Mouth, listening to the horse, snaffles | Leave a comment

Leverage

Posted on September 22, 2017 by liascott

Never underestimate the power of leverage on a horse’s head. A recent Facebook post, by a trainer recognized by many as upholding classical standards, showed the power leverage can have. The post was regarding a young mare and her transformation … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged bits, curb bits, horsemanship, leverage bits, Roxie | 5 Comments

What is “cruel”?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by liascott

I’ve been pondering the question of cruelty a lot lately. There certainly is more than enough cruelty in the world. But if you go by the internet, you would be hard pressed to find anything that we do with horses that … Continue reading →