Can you spot what is unusual about this racehorse’s tack?
Champion trainer Nicky Henderson uses a special bridle on Wenyerreadyfreddie with great success
William Micklem
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ASCOT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Jeremiah McGrath riding Wenyerreadyfreddie clear the last to win The Ascot Underwriting Chase at Ascot Racecourse on November 03, 2018 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images -
William Micklem holds onto Last Flight II Credit: Paul Quagliana The Micklem bridle: what you need to know
Described as ‘a kind and sympathetic bridle for horses that are sensitive in the mouth’, Lottie Butler finds out how the Micklem bridle works
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10 ways to develop a fifth leg cross-country
International coach William Micklem offers advice on teaching your horse to have a "fifth leg" going cross-country — in an effort to make your round safer
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William Micklem: the golden safety position
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William Micklem: horse/rider partnership
In the second part of our exclusive training series, international coach William Micklem identifies the responsibilities of both horse and rider for greater safety when riding cross-country
