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USDF double bridle rules are changing: what Third Level riders need to know

If you compete in US dressage, you may have heard discussion recently about a significant change coming to Third Level: the double bridle. Traditionally, reaching Third Level has been something of ...

How to bridle and unbridle a horse correctly and softly

Putting a bridle on and taking it off are such routine parts of riding that it is easy to stop thinking about how the horse experiences them. For many horses, bridling happens hundreds or even thou...

Why the new Equine Eye Venture float and trailer camera with screen is a game changer

For generations, transporting horses has relied on one thing above all else: trust. You trust that your horse is travelling comfortably. You trust that they are standing quietly. You trust that eve...

Badly fitting bridles: A horse welfare issue

Nerve pain, pressure and poor performance. The fix? Better rider education. Bridle fit has quietly become one of the most under-examined welfare issues in the horse world. We spend hours agonising ...

Why are bridles made from leather? The science, history and safety behind it

Walk into almost any tack room in the world and you'll notice one thing immediately: the overwhelming majority of bridles are made from leather. Despite advances in synthetic materials, plastics an...

Is your horse telling you their bridle doesn’t fit?

As riders, we spend a lot of time trying to understand our horses. We notice when they feel slightly uneven, when their energy levels change or when they are simply not quite themselves. Yet when i...

What to Look for in a Pair of Stirrup Leathers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Stirrup leathers are one of the hardest-working yet often overlooked pieces of riding equipment. They quietly support every ride, helping create a secure connection between rider and saddle while c...

What do bits have to do with bridle fit? More than you might think

When riders think about bridle fit, they usually focus on the obvious things: the browband, noseband, headpiece and cheekpieces. But there is one important factor that is often overlooked—the bit. ...

Clincher detailing: from the farrier's forge to a timeless equestrian classic

In an equestrian world where trends regularly come and go, some design features have endured for generations. Clincher detailing is one of those rare elements that has remained consistently popular...

Does my bridle fit?

Horses give us their all, and we owe it to them to make sure they are in tack that fits comfortably. We wouldn’t be happy in our jobs wearing shoes or clothes that didn’t fit, and we shouldn’t ask...