Tack Tip Tuesday
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What Makes a Bit Stronger – Part 2
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Understanding how bit cheekpieces affect strength and pressure is key to choosing the right bit for your horse. From snaffles to gags, this guide breaks down how different cheekpieces change rein pressure, what each style is best for, and how to find a bit your horse can truly work with.
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What Makes a Bit Stronger - Mouthpiece
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Discover what makes a bit stronger and how different mouthpieces affect your horse's comfort and communication. Learn the pros, cons, and best uses of popular bit styles in this beginner-friendly guide from Evolution Equestrian.
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Hanging Check Snaffle
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Did you know bits are one of my favorite topics? At Evolution Equestrian, we love helping riders find the perfect bit for their horse, whether they... -
Cleaning Rusty Bits
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I always love a science experiment! I had a very rusty bit come in, and I should have taken a before photo, but I didn't. I wanted to see if we could clean it up a bit. Hahaha, what a fun pun.
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Different Types of Dee Rings
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#TackTipTuesday - Dee Ring Did you know both English and Western have a Dee Ring bit? They both have a similar function but look different. ... -
The Kimberwick Bit
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This week's #TackTipTuesday we dive into the Kimberwick bit. Did you know this bit is also called Kimblewick. It was named after a town in Britian ... -
How to Measure Bits
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When purchasing new (or used!) tack for your horse, it is important to get the right size. Some items come small/medium/large or pony/cob/horse/war... -
More than a Mouthpiece
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When evaluating on how a bit will work in a horse's mouth it is important to look at how the whole bit will function as a whole and not just a singular part. When comparing these two bits, they both have a very similar mouthpiece but due to the shanks and the mechanics they will have very different reactions for the horse. -
Tack Tip Tuesday: Full Cheek vs Fulmer
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The world of bits can be confusing. With endless different combinations of mouthpieces and cheekpieces and names some bits can start to look the sa... -
Rubber Bits
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It is a well known fact that I love learning and talking about bits! Like many parts of the equestrian sport, it is both a science and an art. Sc... -
Why is this bit gold?
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Thankfully for your pocketbook, it is not made of real gold! Bits that have this shade of gold are typically made of a copper alloy. C... -
Different Types of Cheekpieces
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The type of bit combinations can seem endless when you think of all the options. That is why it is important to understand how each component of the bit works, independently and together. In this article learn about how different styles of cheekpieces will affect the bit.
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