Bits

Learn about Shali Lord's favorite bits.

Find out when Brad Barkemeyer uses a correction bit in his training program.

We received a very special piece of mail in the Horse&Rider office.

H&R Editor Chelsea Shaffer's custom bit collection.

Merrilee Doss shares her collection of bits.

After years of training, Wes Wetherell has collected hundreds of bits, including a couple of bits he will never part ways with.

Read about my MVBs—most valuable bits—and why I wouldn’t walk into a tack room that didn’t have these options.

This simple, go-to piece of tack has more going for it than you might know. Learn about proper use and different styles of snaffles.

Bob Welch's tack collection

Gain insight into three common problem bits with the potential to pinch, poke, or otherwise make your horse wince. Plus learn how your bit works on your horse’s mouth for a happier ride.

Pro Carol Metcalf discusses five signs that may indicate your horse dislikes his bit. Find out how you can give your horse a happier mouth.

Choose the right bit for optimal on-trail communication and control with this expert guide.

Teach your horse the basics of flexing vertically and softening to the bit.