Bits and bitting Articles
Ask H&H: Nathe Butterfly Flip bit »
17 December, 2009
Irish show jumper Anthony Condon tells H&H why he uses the Butterfly Flip Bit with Nathe mouthpiece
Ask H&H: Waterford Nelson gag bit »
12 December, 2009
Eventer Ciaran Glynn explains the benefits of using a Waterford Nelson gag bit on strong horses
Ask H&H: Nathe Combination bit »
6 June, 2009
Eventer Lucy Wiegersma explains the benefits of using the Nathe Combination bit
H&H Asks: custom-made bits »
30 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about eventer Sacha Pemble's custom-made bit
H&H Asks: Myler gag »
29 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out how the Myler gag bit saved Briarlands Firewood's eventing career
H&H Asks: Swales 3-in-1 bit »
29 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out why the Swales 3-in-1 bit is making a comeback
H&H Asks: Dexter ring bit »
29 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about the Dexter ring bit and why it is used in racing
H&H Asks: Wilki snaffle »
26 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out what a Wilki snaffle bit is and why it is popular in pony showing
H&H Asks: combination bridle »
26 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about the complex bit known as a 'combination bridle'
H&H Asks: Mikmar Combination bit »
25 September, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out how the Mikmar Combination bit gets results, whilst protecting the horse's mouth
H&H Asks: Wilson snaffle »
24 September, 2008
Horse & Hounds asks why the Wilson snaffle is moving from the driving world into other disciplines
H&H Asks: Pelham with a flash noseband »
23 September, 2008
Horse & Hound asks why you would combine a Pelham bit with a flash noseband
H&H Asks: American gag »
23 September, 2008
Horse & Hound asks what makes the American gag bit so popular
H&H Asks: Neue Schule bits »
22 September, 2008
Horse & Hound asks what makes Neue Schule bits different
H&H Asks: Sam Marsh Pelham »
22 September, 2008
Horse & Hound asks why the Sam Marsh Pelham is popular in showing
H&H Asks: Segundo Mouth bit »
22 September, 2008
Horse & Hound asks Irish rider Denis Coakley about the unusual Segundo Mouth bit
H&H Asks: Side Pull »
6 August, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about the Side Pull, a Western bitless alternative to a traditional bridle
H&H Asks: a bit with a hackamore »
6 August, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out why some show jumpers are combining a bit with a hackamore
H&H Asks: Hanoverian Pelham »
6 August, 2008
Horse & Hound asks how the Hanoverian differs from a standard Pelham
H&H Asks: Cheltenham gag »
5 August, 2008
Horse & Hound asks why the Cheltenham gag is a popular bit for strong horses
H&H Asks: Cornish Snaffle »
5 August, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out why the Cornish Snaffle is favoured by some show jumpers
H&H Asks: Metalab bits »
4 August, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about Metalab bits and why they are so popular
H&H Asks: English hackamore »
4 August, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about the hackamore bit used by Geoff Billington on Cassabachus
Ask H&H: bits for showing »
1 August, 2008
Horse & Hound explains why you can't compete in showing classes in a hackamore
H&H Asks: Neue Schule Verbindend bit »
1 August, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out about the curved arm dressage-legal snaffle
H&H Asks: Chain Link bit »
29 July, 2008
Horse & Hound finds out more about the Chain Link bit and its uses
H&H Asks: Rockin S Snaffle »
29 July, 2008
Horse & Hound asks more about the American Rockin S Snaffle bit
H&H Asks: using a Myler bit with a Grakle »
29 July, 2008
Horse & Hound asks why Daisy Dick rides Springbok IV in a Myler bit with a Grakle noseband
Ask H&H: adjustable bits »
24 July, 2008
Horse & Hound reveals where you can find the Adjusta Bit and how it works
Ask H&H: mobile bit-fitting services »
22 July, 2008
Horse & Hound explains the alternatives in the absence of mobile bit-fitting services
Ask H&H: leather-covered elevator bit »
22 July, 2008
Horse & Hound reveals what type of bit show jumper Graham Lovegrove uses on Huron Des Gerbaux
Ask H&H: bitless bridles »
21 July, 2008
Horse & Hound explains the purpose of the Dr Cook Bitless Bridle and how it works
Ask H&H: Sprenger KK-Conrad Universal bit »
21 July, 2008
Horse & Hound reveals what type of bit John-Paul Sheffield was using on DHI Hindle
Which Myler bits are dressage legal? »
13 August, 2007
H&H clarifies which Myler bits can be used in dressage tests under FEI and British Dressage (BD) rules
Why use a Cartwheel bit? »
15 May, 2007
Specialist bits that give extra control or accuracy such as the Cartwheel are becoming increasingly popular with show jumpers
Why use a Waterford bit? »
10 April, 2007
H&H explains the benefits of using a Waterford bit, which is a popular choice in eventing, hunting and show jumping
H&H Asks: What does a spinner mouthpiece do? »
5 January, 2007
Bits with a spinner mouthpiece are becoming increasingly popular with show jumpers, so H&H finds out more about them
Q&A: Choosing the right bit »
27 May, 2003
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on the best bit to choose when reschooling a horse
Q&A: Choosing the right bit »
31 March, 2003
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on the best bit to choose for reschooling a horse
Q&A: Alternatives to double bridles »
9 May, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on choosing the right bit for the show ring
Understanding sweet iron bits »
18 April, 2002
Show jumper William Funnell talks about this increasingly popular range of bits
Andrew Nicholson's tips: bits for eventing »
21 February, 2002
Expert advice from top three-day event rider Andrew Nicholson on choosing the right bit for an event horse
Q&A: Brakes for cross-country »
7 February, 2002
Eventing maestro Mark Todd talks about his favourite bits for a horse that is strong on the cross-country
All about Dutch gags »
31 January, 2002
Event rider Lucy Jennings talks about the action of the Dutch gag
The training bit »
13 December, 2001
Canadian trainer Linda Tellington-Jones talks about a bit she uses on her youngsters
Using jointed snaffles »
11 October, 2001
HORSE magazine explains how a simple snaffle acts in your horse's mouth
The Wilkie snaffle »
30 August, 2001
The Wilkie snaffle is the height of fashion in pony showing circles, despite being disliked by some judges
What's a "suitable snaffle"? »
23 August, 2001
What is a "suitable snaffle" for lead-rein and first ridden ponies in the show ring?
The twisted snaffle »
19 July, 2001
Show rider Robert Walker talks about an old favourite, popular with many "nagmen", including his father
Myler bits from USA »
28 June, 2001
Tack shop sales assistant, Catherine Tasker reports on a trip to the US to study Myler bits
Wilson snaffle »
25 May, 2001
Top showman, Robert Oliver, talks about the Wilson snaffle, a bit which is generally used in the driving world
Franke Sloothaak talks tack »
10 January, 2001
Show jumper Franke Sloothaak explains why he believes that simple bits are the best
French link Rugby pelham »
21 December, 2000
Event rider and show producer Katie Moore talks about one of her favourite bits
Gag snaffle »
10 November, 2000
Polo player Julian Hipwood talks about the bit he finds most effective for his ponies
The waterford snaffle »
10 November, 2000
Show jumper and hunter judge Mike Florence talks about the bit he prefers and why it works for him
Choosing the right bit »
25 October, 2000
With a wide choice of bits available making the right choice can be difficult. Leading show jumper Tina Fletcher guides us through some of her favourites
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