Buy all about bits and bridles allen photographic guides by carolyn henderson, john henderson isbn. It come in different sizes including pony, cob, horse and over sized. An encyclopedia hardcover january 1, 1996 by gerhard a. Hawk hill press shop online for books on the art and. Born in byron, california, in 1920, richie morgan had a life rich in experiences and heritage. In the august 2008 issue of dressage today magazine, trainer gerhard politz teaches you how to use the double bridle. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Doris culshaw describes snaffles, bits, pelhams, double bridles, nosebands and martingales, saddles, problems and how to avoid them, choosing and fitting tack. Two others are shown in the pictures as a sample of the quality, history, and heritage. The bridles have fancy conchos, studs or rosettes on them. This book dispels the myths and provides information about the importance of mouth anatomy in bit selection, proper dentistry and mouth care, selection and use of various bitless bridles, how to teach a horse to accept a bit without fear or resistance, when to change bits, and more. A single bridle has one bit and one set of reins and is used with beginner riders.
As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store catalog will show, the world of horse bits is both enormous and mystifying. This book is thorough in research on bits, bit making and how bits work mechanically in the equine mouth. The direction, duration, and magnitude of these forces are essential factors in controlling the horse. Horse bit fit consultation is a system of checks, concentrating on these pressure points from bits, bridles, especially nosebands, making adjustments as necessary, giving advisories, and explaining to riders how these affect the biomechanics of the horse.
Bits and pieces buy jigsaw puzzles, puzzle accessories. I highly recommend this book as a reference tool for all bits and bridles fanatics. This is for all of us to share info, especially about the new book one mans collection and our bits and stories. This beautifully illustrated book may seem esoteric, but it is full of practical advice and will be a welcome addition to libraries well frequented by horsey folk. These days you can walk into a tack store and you see all kinds of bits, pretty bits, ugly bits, and pretty ugly bits, all kinds of ways, because people think, oh, by golly, i want the one thats pretty. This is one of the bridles 41 different bits available that the owner is selling. Dover saddlery english bits come in a range of styles for different purposes and intentions. It usually refers to the assembly of components that contacts and controls the horses mouth, and includes the shanks, rings, cheekpads and mullen, all described here below, but it also sometimes simply refers to the mullen, the piece that fits inside the horses mouth. Definitely a top choice for anyone needing extra info about specific pieces the author definitely did his homework and knows what hes talking about. Jan 19, 2018 whether bits cause pain is a topic where the debate between bitless advocates and critics gets contentious. Mar 20, 2017 heres a roundup of trailready bits and bridles to help you choose the ones that work best for you and your horse.
This book explains everything you need to know about a complicated subject in easy to understand text and. The history of these stunning bridles and belts is described in this large format book with over 500 color photos. Bits and bridles encyclopedia book ruxtons trading post. One mans collection of early california spade bits. A bit consists of two basic components, the bit mouthpiece that goes inside the horses mouth, and the bit rings of a snaffle bit or shanks of a curb bit, to which the bridle and reins attach. Direction control may also be via a noseband or cavesson, if one is used. Horse on white with snaffle, bit, bridle, saddle, stirrup, whip pencil case cosmetic bag travel makeup pouch bag toiletry bags makeup organizer with zipper. Inset the snaffle and curb bits on a dressage bridle.
However, some modern bitless designs of horse headgear. Behold, we put bits in the horses mouths, that they may obey us. The bridle is the main source of communication and control with the horse. Thirtyseven chapters cover history and types of bits and their uses as well as every category of bits from driving, riding and military.
Antique bridle bit collectors public group facebook. An orphan with a destiny western frontier ebook bits and. The earliest records of metal bits used with horse bridles date from roughly the time between the 14th and eighth centuries bc, which falls within the bronze and the iron ages. Horsehair bridles, a unique american folk art volume 3 of bridles of the americas more info.
Doris culshaw describes snaffles, bits, pelhams, double bridles, nosebands and martingales, saddles. Like bits, they can have very different actions and levels of comfort for the horse, so choosing a bitless bridle comes down to knowing how the various designs work and what may be best for your individual horse. First, unlike the traditional bitless bridles, the bitless bridle provides comprehensive communication for any discipline, every type of horse and every stage and age of rider competence. Bridle bits are designed for the more finished and experienced horses. Bits and bitless bridles how they work and proper use. At federation licensed competitions, the c2 steward, or the person who is under the direction of the steward and appointed by the competition management, will be responsible for overseeing checking of tack, bits, etc. The ultimate book of horse bits 2 edition by emily esterson target.
Two primary types of english bridles are single bridles and double bridles. A bitless bridle is a general term describing a wide range of headgear for horses or other animals that controls the animal without using a bit. The meat of the book is its descriptions of the various bits, starting from the simple snaffle and all of its derivatives through double bridles, pelhams, and bitless bridles. There are also bitless bridles that work on external pressure points.
Fancy driving bit, all orginal, no repairs, found in lee jacobs book of bridle bits, page 24, another rare star pattern. Pay securely online using the shopping cart with any major credit card. Several bridles and two major types of bits with or without levers were analyzed using a device that could roughly quantify these forces. Secondly, it is virtually impossible to hurt a horse with the bitless bridle.
Riding products and equipment can break under stress, equine design baroque horse store. Choosing the best bitless bridle natural horse world. Exclusive jigsaw puzzles in assorted sizes and styles, puzzles for adults, puzzles for children, puzzle organizers and accessories, home and garden decor, holiday gifts for everyone from bits and pieces. All about bits and bridles allen photographic guides. Here, he shares the history behind this upperlevel bit configuration. Bits, bridles and how they affect your horse the horseaholic. Malm and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Uses of a bitless bridle vary, but may include the training green horses, use when a horse has a mouth injury or is otherwise unable or unwilling to carry a bitted bridle, and by personal preference of horse owners. All bits act with some combination of pressure and leverage, often in conjunction with pressure applied by other parts of the bridle such as the curb chain on the chin, noseband on the jaw and. Twistedsnaffle bit made with the same mouthpiece and ring weight as the companys engraved show bits, the plain twisted snaffle bit communicates via pressure on the lips, and hinge motion on the roof of the mouth and tongue. English bits are horse bits used in english riding. In what way is the bitless bridle better than the traditional bitless bridles such as hackamores, bosals and sidepulls.
Over the past 5 or 6 years bitless bridles have increased in popularity and so have the number of available styles. One mans collection of early california spade bits the legacy of richie morgan by merrilee morrell doss. Heres a roundup of trailready bits and bridles to help you choose the ones that work best for you and your horse. Make offer, i would think around 200 would be fair for rare bit. There is a newer line of bits designed by john oleary, the australian horseman who wrote the article used by dale myler in his book and bit catalogue. Buy a cheap copy of reinsman of the westbridles and bits book by ed c. Rein forces were found to show regular patterns and to be dependent on the horses gait.
Roberts make this a thorough and well written book. Bitless bridles apply pressure to parts of the horses face and head, such as the nose, jaw and poll, but not to the mouth. Before we continue, please remember the kingdom law that all things begin in the spirit realm. John henderson choosing the right bit and bridle is a vital part of creating a partnership with your horse. During these times he realized the value of not only a good bit, but of having the. The freedom bit offers a soft, comfortable feel, and allows for better control of the shoulders for nice, easy feel of the feet for better gaiting. If you read through all the material, you will be able to make well informed choices on bits for your horses. Reviewed in the united states on november 22, 2000 i highly recommend this book as a reference tool for all bits and bridles fanatics.
Bits come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and composition materials, but basically there are only two categories of bits that go in the horses mouth. Together, lets find the magic in our gaited horses. He spent his 75 years working with horses and cattle. These discoveries were made in a region called luristan, in ancient mesopotamia, now present day iran. They might have a slobber bar connecting across the bottom of the bit or they might have slobber chains instead. As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack shop store catalogue will show, the world of horse bits is both enormous and mystifying. The headstall has areas that have been repaired or glued where the braid was frayingsee photosthe rosettes are both in good conditiongreat for cowboy decor or to hang an old bit inor use the rosettes on another bridle. Dec 02, 2012 bits come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and composition materials, but basically there are only two categories of bits that go in the horses mouth. This unique american folk art was created in twelve western prisons from 1890 to the 1930s.
This book explains everything you need to know about a complicated subject in easy to. Trail guide book and stress free dvd or streaming video. I also mentioned the gift to trevor brazile in passing while working on his column for the team roping journal, and as the ultimate bit man, he of course knew the story behind the maker and the bit. Mar 20, 2017 the earliest records of metal bits used with horse bridles date from roughly the time between the 14th and eighth centuries bc, which falls within the bronze and the iron ages. This book explains everything you need to know about a complicated subject in easytounderstand text and. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. There are many different bridles and bits, which are designed to have different effects on the horse. When used by a skilled rider on a schooled horse, it can place the head with greater finesse than is possible with any other bridle in current use. Lets understand a little more of what is taking place in the heavenlies and how this is playing out. Party ponies miniature horsesmall complete pony nylon bridle with bit brown. Langdon, 4 books jody martin, 2 books emily esterson, 2 books ned martin, 2 books laurentius rusius, 2 books gerhard a. Whether bits cause pain is a topic where the debate between bitless advocates and critics gets contentious.
If you are interested in the full catalog, please contact me. Civil war rosette in collectible western americana bits. The developer of a popular crossunder bitless bridle, w. Apr 02, 2020 purchase the book reinsman of the west. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The bridle allows the rider to control the horses head, and also the speed and direction of the horse. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Choosing the right bit and bridle is a vital part of creating a partnership with your horse. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about bits and their various accessories bridles, martingales, reins etc. History of bits, evolution of the double bridle expert. Horse bit fit leading the way in fitting bits and bridles. These are old and new california, colorado, texas and mexican horse riding bits. The term hackamore is the most historically accurate word for most common forms of bitless headgear. The bits are placed in the mouth of a horse, attached to the check pieces of a bridle, and are used as one means of communication between horse and rider.