Champion trainer Nicky Henderson uses a special bridle on Wenyerreadyfreddie with great success
William Micklem
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
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
William Micklem: the golden safety position
Read part one of our training series with William Micklem on safer jumping Read part two of our training series with William Micklem on safer jumping For the horse trials rider to maintain a secure balance down drops and when a horse hits a fence, it is necessary to open…
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