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 thinking about my own experience with bits, and how finding the right bit for the … More Making a happy mouth
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 over a few short lessons. The mare traveled in an inverted fashion under her somewhat … More Leverage
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 isn’t considered cruel. Bits, shoes, blankets, stalls, clipping … even riding has been called cruel … More What is “cruel”?
Horse Crazy Once Again 