1.2K reactions · 32 shares | If all the mane hair is roached over the withers, the horse is a snaffle bit horse. Two tufts of hair denotes a two-rein horse. One tuft of hair means the horse is a straight-up bridle horse. A version of this article by Mike Laughlin appears in the March, 2001 issue of Western Horseman Magazine. . . . #jbardcanvasandleather #buckaroo #buckaroogear #cowboy #cavvy #cavvymark | J bar D Canvas and Leather | Facebook

Snaffle or double bridle? Some riders make it a big debate… but the truth is: It’s not just about what’s in your horse’s mouth, it’s about how you handle it. Even the best bit in the world won’t fix connection or balance. What matters most is that your horse moves from back to front, with energy, trust, and relaxation. The bit should simply be a tool that receives that connection, not creates it. Of course, the bit must always fit your horse correctly and be comfortable. But in the end, it’s not

Q&A: Tips to Help a Mare Get Her Brakes Back Professional Clinician Jeff Davis answers: I have a 4-year-old Quarter Horse/Standardbred cross. She did not come from the best situation and was under weight when I got her. I’ve gained her trust and have been working with her. She rides amazingly but there are a few issues I have. First, she does not like her ears being touched. That’s not a big deal to me, but I’d love to be able to touch them. Second, she has lost her brakes. When I first started

Snaffle Bit Types and Their Use on Performance Horses A snaffle bit is a bit that works without leverage. It’s most commonly made with a jointed (or broken) mouthpiece. Watch along on the video as performance horse trainer Ben Baldus, of Baldus Horsemanship, and Dennis Moreland, discuss snaffle bit types and their use on performance horses. Three common types of snaffles http://bit.ly/snaffles used in western training are the Eggbutt, the D Ring, and the O Ring. In general, the snaffle mouthpiec