28/06/2025
🧭 A Brief History of Bit & Bridle Fitting 🐴
Bit and bridle use dates back over 5,000 years, with early horsemen in Mesopotamia using rope and rawhide to guide their mounts. By the Bronze Age, metal bits had emerged—and with them, more refined (and sometimes harsher) control.
One key development? The Corinthian bit (pictured)- used by ancient Greeks and Romans. It featured long shanks and harsh mouthpieces designed for warhorses, prioritizing obedience in high-stress situations… not comfort. Pretty barbaric, right?
For centuries, bit and bridle design focused on control over welfare.
But today, we know better. With advances in biomechanics and anatomy, we now fit for comfort, freedom of movement, and clear communication, protecting vital areas like the TMJ, poll, and facial nerves.
Modern fitting is about connection, not domination.