Bits and Biting

  1. Condition your horses on all different kinds of footing.
  2. Cold winter days are the perfect time to plan for the upcoming season.
  3. Bits and Biting
  4. When learning new things, take baby steps.
  5. Cross training is great for horses of all disciplines.
  6. The Dump and Run
  7. Got pesky skin fungus or rain rot?
  8. Time to get organized!
  9. My horse won’t drink. What should I do?
  10. Like braiding sprays but hate the cost?
  11. Take good care of your trailer and it will take good care of you.
  12. 15-minute sessions with your horse from Perfect Partners Equine
  13. How to fill your hay net the easy way.
  14. Stay positive
  15. Putting Effort Into Relaxation
  16. Does your horse get anxious about jumping?
  17. Be Sure to Smile and Breathe When You Ride.
  18. Travel With an Extra Set of Horse Shoes
  19. Warm-up Strategy for Excitable Horses
  20. Sunscreen Isn’t Just for People.
  21. Hoof packing tricks of the trade.
  22. Expand your horizons.
  23. Save money by cleaning your own blankets.
  24. Keeping skin disease away.
  25. Make your own brush jump
  26. Whoa means whoa and go means go!
  27. Quick and easy manure stain remover.
  28. Nutrition matters!
  29. Do-it-yourself tire changing.
  30. Hey, wait for me!
  31. Do you have a horse that is struggling with skin issues or even thrush?
  32. Keep a journal of what you have learned
  33. Need a dressage arena to practice in but you are on a budget? Make your own.
  34. Seek out a new perspective once in a while
  35. How to shim a half pad with a yoga mat

Joe-Most-pro-tip-3

By Joe and Penny Most, equine clinicians and owners of Perfect Partners Equine

It is not always easy to know the best bit to use for your horse. The array of different brands, styles, types and materials can be mindboggling. So how do we choose the best bit to use? At our clinics we show people how to inspect and look at the inside of the horse’s mouth before deciding on a particular bit.

You can do this at home. Just take your fingers and gently explore the inside of the mouth where the bit will rest.

Notice how high or low and how hard or soft the palate is.

Check to see if the roof of the mouth is smooth or has a lot of ridges.

How long or short are the bars of the lower jaw?

How wide is the jaw?

Where do the teeth sit in the jaw?

Does your horse have a thick tongue or a thin tongue?

If your horse is not happy in the mouth they will hold the tongue in the back of the throat and this will create anxiety, resulting in emotional issues. Knowing this will help you find the best bit fit for your equine partner.

Happy trails!

Sponsored by Neigh-Lox® Advanced, providing complete digestive support to reduce the incidence of ulcers and colic in horses that are training and competing.

About Perfect Partners Equine:

Perfect Partners Equine, established by Joe and Penny Most, offers trail horse clinics, obstacle challenges, and equine vacations for trail riders. Joe and Penny have over 30 years of experience in equine activities such as recreational riding, showing, training, breeding, and long-distance hauling. They bring a wide variety of expertise to the riders who participate in their programs, and they share habits and skills that help riders better understand and communicate with their horses. To join Perfect Partners Equine on one of their many equine clinics, excursions or trail horse retreats, visit perfectpartnersequine.com or email perfectpartnersequine@yahoo.com or call Penny Most at 336-403-1508.

Categorized in:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *