A proposal to make double bridles and spurs optional at grand prix level in international dressage has sparked debate. Last month, the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC) and International ...
A trial of making the double bridle optional up to CDI3* level, observing horses before they enter at A, and giving judges buttons to alert each other of potential issues are among proposals being ...
The type of bridle worn by a horse in dressage competitions is not the only factor affecting their stress levels, a new study has revealed. Scientists from Aberystwyth University and the University of ...