Bits N’ Such Equestrian

06/29/2025

Kim spent the day in Rheinberg, Germany fitting bits for Isabell Werth’s horses including her current star Wendy!

12/10/2024

Interesting research.

https://askanimalweb.com/rein-forces-in-double-bridles-versus-snaffle-bridles/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Gk_zokh2HNJGK3zBQsGx9hNlBQNwIEyDuNOnlvV4S-VbecQpD5o_wYAQ_aem_D-yWCL7zJXc8SG4w-4tz_Q

There has been a huge amount of speculation concerning double bridles recently, with many suggesting that snaffles are “kinder” or “more gentle”. Last year, a large group of researchers, including myself, undertook a study to measure rein tensions and under-bridle pressures in 13 high-level ...

12/04/2024

FEI postpones the implementation of the noseband measuring device.

https://eurodressage.com/2024/12/03/fei-postpones-implementation-noseband-measuring-device?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1DQVwRkYdiTjChkxD9t6siwpEFAPvNcyy2YrubdlkACpou9OsebWtHQM0_aem_RAj8CSUmjoj-T5VJ46i33A

The implementation of the FEI Measuring Device in FEI Events, initially planned for 1 January 2025, has been postponed to 1 May 2025, following approval at the FEI General Assembly in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in November 2024.

09/27/2024

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/double-bridles-create-less-pressure-than-snaffles-in-elite-dressage-horses-research-finds-873053?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1q1fD_rNYSjcnHhUQuTfTvNjbiImMNvwnpq1aYGUtSBkhELb__-ig_FxA_aem_70kTs09nMgfYPfLbQ8LzaQ

Double bridles exert less nasal and rein pressure than snaffles, a study involving top competition horses has found. Studies comparing the noseband pressure and rein forces exerted by the two types of bridle were among those presented in a session on biomechanics at the British Equine Veterinary Ass...

09/05/2024

It’s USDF Regionals time! Is your bit and bridle legal? Check the USEF Annex A to be sure that your equipment is legal before you head to championships.

08/20/2024

This is a well written article worth reading.

Today I would like to discuss the thorny subject of BTV (the horse’s nose being behind the vertical).. It is easy for even an inexperienced observer to notice the position of the horse’s head and neck but I would like to encourage you to take a more holistic view of the horse when assessing the ...

07/17/2024

These gorgeous, fully custom Otto Schumacher bridles designed for our customers arrived! We love these bridles and have some serious bridle envy.

04/04/2024

The USEF annex A has been updated March 11, 2024

01/28/2024

Ready for show season? Be sure to check that your bit is legal as some of the rules have changed!

12/22/2023

We’re excited that 2 customer favorites are available again!
Polo Curb Chains AND Sealtext latext tape!!
Available directly from Kim in Wellington or order here👇

https://bitsnsuch.com/products/trust-sealtext-latex-tape

https://bitsnsuch.com/products/intrepid-international-heavy-curb-chain

12/18/2023

FEI Rule update regarding use of spurs at international competitions.

The FEI has updated the dressage rules for 2024 and has made spurs optional. The rule will be effective as of 1 January 2024.

12/16/2023

Bit check Friday. Are your double bridle bits correctly adjusted and ready for the weekend?