Most English bits have up to a 1 1/2" port, wheres Western will have 3 to even 4 inch ports that touch the palette. Ported bits that touch the palette must be used correctly so as not to hurt the h … read more

Level 3 bits are designed for horses that are mature, advanced in training, or is a finished horse and is a reward for all the horse's hard work: They are the least restrictive, use the least amoun … read more

Level 2 bits are best for maturing horses or horse's with intermediate training. Level 2 bits are the next step in getting your horse soft and responsive to subtle cues. The whole point is to get y … read more

Saddle Up hopes you have an awesome Fourth of July this Saturday! "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." --Elmer Davis ~ Saddle Up … read more

A horse will give you signs if his current bit is not working for him. Here are some common ways a horse will be resistant to the bit and try to evade it. Overactive mouth: A horse that is not comf … read more

Saddle Up would like to wish all the fathers out there a wonderful Father's Day this Sunday!(photo taken from Pinterest)(photo taken from Pinterest) "A horseman should know neither fear, nor ange … read more