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Bridle Fit and Anatomy. (World Horse Welfare Webinar)

24 min • 3 juni 2022

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This week Nancy and Kate discuss a webinar that explained the science of equine bridle fit and the resultant welfare and performance implications.

Video of webinar:

https://www.youtube.com/horsecharity?sub_confirmation=1

Links:

https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/general-advice/how-to-choose-and-fit-a-bridle?utm_source=engaging_networks&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=advice&utm_content=bridle_fit_main_button

Murray, R, et al. (2015). A bridle designed to avoid peak pressure locations under the headpiece and noseband is associated with more uniform pressure and increased carpal and tarsal flexion, compared with the horse’s usual bridle. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science;35 pp. 947-955. (abstract available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080615005535)