All photographs displayed under The Tack Geek are property of Sylvia Calaby, used with permission, or previously published by saddlery brands or other public figures. I will never share an individual’s private photographs for discussion here without their permission, but will occasionally discuss photos shared in public, by public figures.
Specialising in bitting, bridling, and bitless form, function, and mechanics.
Leroza Anatomique Bitless Bridle, displayed on resident teacher Jack
Jack, displaying how the modern anatomical ported mouthpiece sits in the mouth at restTo contrast with the modern anatomical style port, here Jack displays the more traditional small ported mouthpieceSide view showing the modern anatomical ported mouthpieceJack shows how the mullen mouthpiece sits in the horse’s mouthHollow single jointed snaffle, displaying the “nutcracker” action as the cannons fold in and squeeze the jaw, while the central joint rises to make contact with the sensitive roof of the mouthDouble jointed lozenge style snaffle bit
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