Identify the types of bridles and the purpose of each.
Identification should include
- English bridles (e.g., hunter, dressage, jumper, saddle seat)
- Western bridles (e.g., Western pleasure, reining/cutting, barrel racing, roping)
- bitless (e.g., hackamore)
- driving bridle.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the similarities and differences among bridles?
- Why is it important to know the parts of a bridle when reassembling?
- What should be considered when fitting a bridle?
- Why would one choose a bitless bridle?