TMJ is the abbreviation for temporomandibular joint Anatomically, it refers to an area of the cranium where the jaw, or the mandible, contacts and articulates with the temporal bone. The temporal bone is the area of the skull where the ear resides. When these bones are misaligned and not articulating properly and the surrounding tissue of [...]
No mouth is alike including your horses. A bit purchased for one horse may not fit the next one. It is also one of the most valuable tools in your riding. Incorrect fit of a bit can create many behavioural problems with our ride. As we all know, any dental pain is extremely uncomfortable and ill-fitting [...]
Bitting is probably one of the least thought of part of the tack, yet is so important. Most of us will put the commonest shiniest bit into our horse’s mouth, and that’s it. Each mouth is variably different, the thickness of cheek, the height and shape of the vault-narrow, high, floppy rugae , the tongue and [...]
