Horse Bridle

A horse bridle is a piece of horse tack long used by riders to control a horse. Made of leather straps, the bridle holds the metal bit in the horse's mouth. The rider uses the connected reins to steer the horse by tugging on the left or right corner of the horse's mouth. more »

Bitless riding, or riding a horse without a bridle, has become a controversial debate in the equestrian community. On the one hand, it promotes the maximum communication between horse and rider; on the other, it can be quite dangerous. Nevertheless, if you've made up your mind to try it, you should know how to ride your horse without... more »

Owning and riding horses is a wonderful experience that requires time, patience, money, and dedication. When people very first invest in buying a horse, they soon realize that the purchase price was actually the cheapest part of the entire process. The cost of maintaining and fitting a horse for riding are tremendously expensive.... more »

A bit is a metal, wooden or plastic bar that is held in the horse's mouth by a bridle. It works by pressing down hard on the very sensitive area behind the horse's molars. But not all bridles have bits. These are known by various names, including hackamores. They work similar to a dog leash, only the leash is around the horse's nose... more »

A properly fitted bridle is an essential part of riding a horse. The bridle must fit the horse securely and hold the bit in a proper position to assure that you are in correct contact with your horse. Checking a bridle for proper fit is not a difficult process, although it does take a little time to complete. more »