Emeritus Professor David Mellor—architect of the Five Domains Model—explores the biological and behavioural evidence showing that all bits, regardless of design, cause mouth pain. Drawing on decades of welfare science, he argues that the perfect bit is the one never placed in a horse’s mouth. The post The Perfect Bit for your Horse appeared first on Horses and People.| Horses and People
Unlike most reports quoting only veterinarians, this analysis comes from Dr James Cooling—a medical doctor, qualified bit-fitter, and rider. He explains why blue tongues in elite horses are not cosmetic, but clear evidence of pressure, pain, and compromised welfare. The post Think Blue Tongues may be Harmless in Elite Sport Horses? Think Again. appeared first on Horses and People.| Horses and People