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This comprehensive and easy to reference guide to bits and bitting covers all aspects of the subject including: a pictorial guide to different types of bit, their correct fitting and action, sections on internal and external aids, assessing the structure of the horse's head, pressure points explained simply, bit accessories, bitting materials, how to buy a bit and what to look for, how different bits work and combination hackamore bridles. Fully illustrated with drawings by talented equestrian artist Maggie Raynor and over 400 photographs, this full colour book is a fascinating, invaluable and attractive reference work for all riders, horse owners and students. "Bits and Bitting" is the fourth in the author's widely acclaimed horse-equipment series, the first three of which are: "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery", "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids" and "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing."
About the Author
Hilary Vernon has spent sixteen years in the saddlery trade, advising clients on saddlery and horse equipment. She is a qualified riding instructor and a keen amateur whip. She lives in Berkshire, owns several horses and her hobbies include carriage driving, classical music, computer technology and the theatre. Hilary gives demonstrations and lectures on bitting and saddlery in the UK and abroad, and is currently working on the fifth book in the series, The Allen Illustrated Guide to Carriage Driving Harness and Bitting.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I felt this book was good for recognising various bits, but failed to provide enough adequate information of what each type of bit actually did. It did not cover the correct fitting of each type of bit in enough detail but it was interesting and informative.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
This author starts with the assumption that the reader already has a significant knowledge about bits and bitting. It is a good reference for anybody that has been riding for a few years and wants to explore various bitting options. The exceptional illustrations also make this book a good guide for identifying bits. Overall this book only superficially addresses a complex issue.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
NOT NEARLY
28 July 2005
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I suppose the confusion about BITS AND BITTING began at my local tack shop. I had gone there to try and make sense of the exhaustive array of bits that are available. Then I saw this book. They had it prominently displayed among a group of Western bits. The sales clerk spoke glowingly about it to another customer. Accordingly, I determined to add it to my library.
What I discovered was a book that falls considerably short of the report I had heard in the tack shop. Not to mention the fact that it is written primarily for English Style riding. After a careful reading I find that there is really only one answer, at least according Hilary Vernon, when it comes to Bits and Bitting: there is no answer. It speaks in generalities and adds to bitting confusion by displaying photos of more bits than you can shake a stick at. In truth, I gained more useful information about the subject in a brochure from the Myler Bits company and from the bits pages found in my Smith Brothers tack catalog.
What had I hoped for? I had hoped for a book that described the characteristics of horses and then recommended possible bitting solutions. I recognize that horses are as different in personality and temperament as people are but some advice on getting started would have been helpful. It would have been considerably more than what the book contained.
Then there's price. This book, page for page, is one of the most expensive volumes that I have ever encountered. I rationalized that for such a high price it surely had to be good. Not nearly! Save your money and get more information for free from a good tack catalog or Myler Bits brochure.
THE HORSEMAN
What I discovered was a book that falls considerably short of the report I had heard in the tack shop. Not to mention the fact that it is written primarily for English Style riding. After a careful reading I find that there is really only one answer, at least according Hilary Vernon, when it comes to Bits and Bitting: there is no answer. It speaks in generalities and adds to bitting confusion by displaying photos of more bits than you can shake a stick at. In truth, I gained more useful information about the subject in a brochure from the Myler Bits company and from the bits pages found in my Smith Brothers tack catalog.
What had I hoped for? I had hoped for a book that described the characteristics of horses and then recommended possible bitting solutions. I recognize that horses are as different in personality and temperament as people are but some advice on getting started would have been helpful. It would have been considerably more than what the book contained.
Then there's price. This book, page for page, is one of the most expensive volumes that I have ever encountered. I rationalized that for such a high price it surely had to be good. Not nearly! Save your money and get more information for free from a good tack catalog or Myler Bits brochure.
THE HORSEMAN
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
It's a Keeper!
21 Nov 2004
I found this book to be easy to read, yet informative. The photographs of the bits (over 400 bits!) are excellent. This is one book that will be a permanent part of my equine library.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great Teaching Tool
23 Jan 2008
These Allen's Illustrated books are super for use in teaching Pony Clubbers, 4-Hers, etc. about equipment used in the equine industry. The color illustrations are fantastic. Anyone working on a Quiz Rally (think MegaRoom) or Quiz Bowl will find them useful. They are clear about what each item is and its use.
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