Complete Bits and Bitting

Name: Complete Bits and Bitting
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ISBN: 9780715311639

ISBN-10: 0715311638

ISBN-13: 9780715311639

Edition: 2004

Authors: Elwyn Hartley-Edwards

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There has never been a truly authoritative, practical and comprehensive guide to bits and bit combinations available to the rider and horse-owner, a vacancy which has been highlighted by the recent renewed interest in a more thoughtful approach to bitting and its effect on the horse. With regular reports in the equestrian media of horses transformed by the change of a bit, and how a particular top name in the sport has successfully converted a horse to a new type, the equestrian world will welcome this thorough work by respected expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards.The author give details of every known bit in the world, with photographs and working diagrams to show how each group works. Covering…

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List price: $22.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Introduction	p. 7
The Bit Develops	p. 13
Principles and Mechanics	p. 39
Bits and Bitting	p. 49
The Snaffle	p. 52
The Double Bridle	p. 74
The Pelham	p. 87
Gag Bits	p. 94
Nose or Bitless Bridles	p. 99
Western Bitting and the Hackamore System	p. 105
The Mouth and Fitting	p. 115
Aids to the Bit and Common Evasions	p. 127
Martingales	p. 129
Nosebands	p. 137
Draw/Running Reins	p. 146
Side-Reins	p. 151
Balancing Reins	p. 153
Chambon/de Gogue	p. 161
Common Evasions	p. 166
Specialist Bitting: Polo, Driving & Harness Racing	p. 169
Metals and Materials	p. 179
Index	p. 182
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