Do you have trouble finding a bit your horse likes? The bit may not be the issue. Brad Barkemeyer shares his recommendations.

Bud Lyon talks about bits for horses who are past the correction phase and what different port sizes can be used for.

Brad Barkemeyer discusses what a bit's purchase is and explains how leverage is applied.

Brad Barkemeyer explains why he has a different bit/bridle set-up for each horse. He explains why he does this to avoid "riding the brakes" and making sure each bridle is fitted properly to match each horse's unique pressure points.

Brad Barkemeyer explains what to change if your horse plays with the bit. He suggest a different type of bit and tack adjustments in this Q&A.

Learn what Ryan Rushing looks for when he's picking out what kind of cinch he wants to use with his horse.

Learn proper saddle placement so your horse stays comfortable for the entire duration of your ride.

Where you place your saddle pad determines how your saddle fits your horse. Ryan Rushing shows you where he likes to place his saddle pad to ensure his horse stays comfortable during his riding session.

There are so many saddle-pad selections available, it's hard to know what to look for. Ryan Rushing goes over some of the saddle pads he likes to use, and why he uses them, to ensure proper saddle fit.

Ryan Rushing shows you some basic headstall adjustments he makes to ensure his bridle fits his horse properly and the bit is in the proper place.

When should you use skid boots? Ryan Rushing goes over this very popular piece of gear and why you see reining and cow horses using them.

Ryan Rushing shows you how he likes to wrap his horse's back legs to protect his horse's legs during reining competition.

Ryan Rushing goes over what kind of leg protection he uses on his horses' front legs and why it's important to use leg gear in an event like the reining.

Learn about the twisted snaffle from Al Dunning.

Learn about spurs from Al Dunning.

Learn about smooth snaffles from Al Dunning.

Learn about martingales with Al Dunnings.

Learn about hackamores with Al Dunning.

Learn about German martingales from Al Dunning.

Learn about cavessons, how they work, and when to use them with Al Dunning.

Al Dunning talks about the parts of a bit and shows how your horse's bit works with the curb strap.

Take your time before you advance from snaffle to bit in Western riding. Al Dunning explains when he knows to transition his horses bits as they advance in their training.

Understand how to tie a hackamore with Al Dunning's advice. Improve your hackamore knowledge and Western horsemanship by learning how to properly tie a hackamore.

Al Dunning explains how solid mouthpieces work for the Western riding bridle. Understand what makes a solid mouthpiece cowhorse legal for AQHA classes.