Bits and bitting Articles
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
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
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
Gag snaffle »
10 November, 2000
Polo player Julian Hipwood talks about the bit he finds most effective for his ponies
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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