Some see double bridles as essential for the almost-invisible control needed at the highest levels. Others see them as overly harsh and easy to abuse.

Assessing the conformation of your horse’s mouth is important when choosing any bit, but it becomes absolutely vital when deciding on bits for a double bridle. The size and shape of your horse ...

Bits come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, styles and designs, and what suits one horse won’t work as well for another. With such a vast range to choose from, deciding which to use is a complex task.

You should not use the double bridle to get the horse on the bit. If a horse is strong because he is on the forehand, a double bridle is not the answer.

Whichever bridle you choose for your horse, the names of its different parts are universal. These include the headband, noseband, cheekpiece, browband, throatlash and reins. A bridle is a core item of ...

Serious concerns are raised about riding equipment to be used at this year's Rio Olympics, with scientists claiming nosebands and double bridles could cause unnecessary pain and suffering to ...