Understanding the effect of the double bridle on the horse is equally fundamental. Caroline explains: “You need to understand the action the bits have. The bridoon raises the horse’s head.

Most double bridles don’t come with the two bits (Weymouth and bridoon) required, but many come with two sets of reins included. If you don’t want to buy a brand new double bridle, it’s ...

Bridle: A harness of leather straps that fits around the horse's head and holds the bit. Bridoon: A snaffle bit that works with a curb bit in a double bridle. Canter: A gait, which resembles but ...