The Allen Illustrated Guide to Bits and Bitting is an invaluable guide for the modern rider, covering all types of bits, their fitting and action. This comprehensive reference book includes:


  • Pressure points explained simply
  • Assessing the structure of the horse's head and mouth
  • Use of external and internal aids
  • Bit acessories
  • Bitting materials
  • Measuring
  • How to buy a bit and what to look for
  • How different bits work
  • How to fit different types of bits

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The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids is an invaluable guide for the modern horseperson, all types of training systems, their correct fitting and action. The training systems and equipment covered by this comprehensive reference book include:
  • The Chambon
  • The de Gogue
  • The Abbot Davies Balancing rein
  • The Nathe Combi Trainer
  • The Pessoa
  • Lungeing and Long-Reining equipment
  • Martingales and Nosebands
  • Combination Bridles
  • Whips
  • Items designed for horse and rider protection

      

   

The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing is an invaluable guide for the modern horseperson, describing all types of horse clothing, their correct fitting and the properties of different materials. The horse clothing covered by this comprehensive reference book includes:

 

  • Outdoor and indoor rugs
  • Vests and bibs Hoods, masks and fly veils
  • Coolers and sweat rugs
  • Numnahs and saddle Squares
  • Boots and Bandages
  • Travel Wear
  • Exercise rugs
  • Safety and wet weather clothing

        

 

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The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery
is an invaluable guide for the modern horseperson, describing both English and Western tack, their correct use and fitting. The saddlery and equipment covered by this comprehensive reference book include:

 

  • Bridles: riding, bitless, in-hand, combination
  • Nosebands and reins
  • Martingales
  • Breastplates and breast girths
  • Saddles
  • Saddle construction
  • Stirrup irons and leathers
  • Girths
  • Numnahs and pads
  • Care of tack