Bits & Bridles Power Tools for Thinking Riders

Betsy Lynch & Dwight Bennett

ISBN 10: 0962589861 / ISBN 13: 9780962589867

Published by Equimedia, 2000

About this Item

The book itself is clean and unmarked, corners bumped a bit, very faint soft scratch on front board. The jacket has some moderate shelf rubbing and some edgewrinkling, no chips or tears. ; 0.84 x 11.29 x 8.88 Inches; Bridles and bits are the fundamental means of communication between horse and rider, yet their correct selection and proper use are the least understood aspects of horsemanship and training. 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. Riders learn all they need to make educated, humane, and logical choices about bit and bridle selection.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bits & Bridles Power Tools for Thinking Riders
• Publisher: Equimedia
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0962589861
• ISBN 13: 9780962589867
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
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Synopsis

Bridles and bits are the fundamental means of communication between horse and rider, yet their correct selection and proper use are the least understood aspects of horsemanship and training. 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. Riders learn all they need to make educated, humane, and logical choices about bit and bridle selection.

About the Author

Dr. Dwight Bennett specializes in equine internal medicine and lectures widely on equine dentistry and bits and bitting systems. Betsy Lynch is a writer, editor, and communications specialist for the horse industry. Both live in Fort Collins, Colorado.