We are heading into the final weekend of the 2023 Snaffle Bit Futurity which has been going on in Fort Worth, Texas Oct. 6-21. For cow horse trainers, riders and fans alike, this is the event of the ...

Balk: To stop short of an obstacle. Bit: A metal mouthpiece to which reins are attached. Bridle: A harness of leather straps that fits around the horse's head and holds the bit. Bridoon: A snaffle bit ...

There are basically only two kinds of bits — the snaffle (with no shanks) and the curb (with shanks). Plus, there’s the Pelham, which combines a snaffle and curb, but there are hundreds of different ...

Horse owners, exhibitors and breeders are in Tulsa this week, for the National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship Show. The 11-day event is packed full of activities, shows and classes for ...