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The horse world is a mine-field of gadgets, so knowing which might help you and your horse is difficult. What have you found to be especially useful and which bits of tried and tested equipment are your favourites?
Kineton noseband
I’m glad that you have learnt from the videos.
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Panic clip
Thank you
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Bandaging!
I use tubigrip (the elasticated tubular bandage) double thickness - quick, light, warm, well fitting, easy to put on, and no risk of overtight bandages
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Which bit is best for a teething 4yr old?
Bridle is fine, He has had his teeth checked and filed
bridle he has got a new one as the old one had been stretched
saddle checked, bit fits when he is been lunged with no aid but when an aid (pessoa) is attached it goes wonky
He is unbalanced at the moment and he does need his back checking could that be causing it ?
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Dually headcollers
Hi Sophie.
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Do I use a saddle pad?
I think of it as the 'pringles effect'.
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Stirrup irons
I have a pair of swivel stirrups, they are light and feel spongy, I love them.
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Balance rein
Hi - the Balance Rein really helps to balance the horse - hence its name - it enables the top line to lengthen and extend allowing the whithers and back to come up which also helps with hind limb engagement.
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Crank or cavesson noseband?
Hello, What are the reasons for and against cavesson and crank nosebands - I'm not sure which one to buy!
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Which bit do I use?
I always find that problems compound, therefore I always go back to absolute basics, in order to identify the problem.
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Youngster - tongue fidget!
Her teeth were checked recently are ok.
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Rubbed mane, what can I do?
Unfortunately I've been in the same boat with rubbed out manes.
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What bit size?
I'm quite interested in purchasing a Sprenger Dynamic bit myself, so have been looking at some online reviews recently.
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Bitless riding?
I agree Fiona, BD don't split classes into loose-ring snaffle and double bridle (when you get up high enough to use them) for example.
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I need some serious advice...
I am surprised that Wintec do not fit her as I have used them on many TB horses, it may be that she has unusual conformation if so I would recommend a saddle fitter
PS if she is still growing I would keep to jump exercises over little poles as she will find it difficult to balance her frame at this stage.
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Riding boot frustration
Hi I have the same problem Im a size uk 4 but Im tall and the only way its to get a size 5 with 2 pairs of socks which is not ideal Ariat was the best fit for me but still not perfect boots and chaps are my only option so far.
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Is Sprenger worth the money?
Quite difficult to respond to this Q, in general most peeps are happy with the bit they have, if not then the Q is, what do they want or need.
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Alternative double bridles!
Rugby pelham - http://www.
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'Treeless numnah'
I have a treeless torsion saddle, and am not happy with the numnah i bought with it (It was recommended for the saddle).
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Boots, boots and more boots!
My background is in national hunt racing, ie jump racing: in any racing yard, all the front legs are checked daily before exercise and later, in the afternoon, this is a major responsibility, and it is usually the Head Lad who does this, it takes experience to know whether to step up the work, carry on with the work, to take it easy, or to lay off for a while.
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