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Choosing the Right Bit
Before trying to choose the right bit for your horse you should get his teeth checked by a veterinarian. Sometimes the teeth may have sharp points or hooks that interfere with the use of the bit. A veterinarian can properly float the horse’s teeth and prevent problems that may occur down the road with bad teeth. Once the teeth are checked out, then you may begin deciding on which bit is best for your horse. ... Read the full article

Endurance Legend Valerie Kanavy Takes Mikmar Bits as Gifts to His Highness
Legendary endurance rider Valerie Kanavy is invited to compete in the HH President of the United Arab Emirates Endurance Cup, and brings Mikmar Bits as gifts to His Royal Highness. Sunland, CA – March 31, 2006 – Horses just might be the best diplo ... Read the full article

The Barn Next Door: Buying vs. Renting
Perhaps one of the most important considerations relevant to horse ownership is choosing where to board your horse. There are advantages and disadvantages to boarding your horse on your own property or choosing to board your horse at a local stable. By prioritizing your needs and taking your lifestyle and the health of your horse into consideration, you will be able to make the decision that is right for you. ... Read the full article

Mikmar’s Ergöm Lozenge Bits Approved by USEF/USDF for Dressage Competition
New Mouthpiece Features Patent-Pending Cupreon Alloy February 8, 2006––During its annual convention in January, the United States Equestrian Federation, the governing body for the United States Dressage Federation, officially approved Mikmar Bit ... Read the full article

Check Your Bit Fit- Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses' bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse's mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider's ability all determine which bit you should use. ... Read the full article

Bid on-line for your chance to win a pair of hand-made Billy Klapper spurs
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will offer a pair of custom, hand-crafted Billy Klapper spurs at this year’s World Showcase Sale. The sale—held in conjunction with the APHA World Championship Show—takes place July 1 in t ... Read the full article

New Cupreon Alloy Leaves a Good Taste in Both the Horse’s and the Rider’s Mouth
January 31, 2006----“Cupreon is a new material created exclusively for Mikmar, specifically for the benefit of horses,” says Dan Weyand, president of Mikmar Bit Company. “We don’t take anything for granted, especially when it comes to the products de ... Read the full article

Equestrian Royalty Ties the Knot; Gives Mikmar the Boot ....
Mikmar becomes exclusive North American distributor of the jump-higher Doda Hind Boot. January 9, 2006 — It was a fairytale to make any society column envious, the marriage of the equestrian worlds’ most glamorous couple, Brazilian equestrian and ... Read the full article

The Original Bit Fit Helps Make Happier Horses
Innovative Product Drawing Rave Reviews from Top Professionals Saranac, MI— An innovative new product that helps make happier horses is already drawing rave reviews from top professionals. The Original Bit Fit®, a patent-pending device, offers an ... Read the full article

Farrier’s Wife® All-Natural Products Sign Exclusive Distribution Deal with...
Mikmar CompanyFarrier’s Wife® All-Natural Products Sign Exclusive Distribution Deal with Mikmar Company In an exclusive agreement, Mikmar Bit Company has signed to distribute Farrier’s Wife® products to national and international markets. Dan Wey ... Read the full article

Choosing the Perfect Equestrian Vacation
Do you like adventure? Do you like horses? An equestrian vacation can run the gamut of experiences. It may include anything from quiet rides and the solitude of shaded mountain trails through old growth native forests in the Smoky Mountains to stepping back in time 125 years to become part of a real cattle drive that crosses the Bozeman Trail and the spot where Crazy Horse surrendered in 1877. ... Read the full article

Mikmar's New High-Tech Bit Offers the Perfect Connection Between Horse and Rider
January 31, 2007- Well known for innovative and effective bit designs, The Mikmar Bit Company breaks the mold again in introducing its newest sensation, ”The Flexion Combo”, based on the highly successful original Combination Bit. “The Flexion Combo ... Read the full article

Horses Move Easier With Mikmar’s
Revolutionary New Tixerant Comfort Girth Mikmar Bit Company Proud to be Exclusive North American Distributor for European Import February 8th, 2006--- Girth design has come a long way from the traditional string and webbing models of yesteryear ... Read the full article

Fits introduces Navy: “The New Black” for Fall 2008!
Fun In The Saddle, Inc. (FITS) makers of the most technical and innovative riding breeches and apparel on the market today has added a new color, Navy, to their original All Season FITS PerforMAXtm full seat breech line. FITS fans have been clamoring for new colors and the new navy is right on target. It reads blue but is dark enough to function as (in fashion terms) “the new black”. Riders from all disciplines are choosing FITS breeches because of their comfort, support and overall technology advantages over other breeches. Here are some of the reasons why: ... Read the full article

Choosing a Horse to Fit Your Personality
There are several things to consider when choosing a horse to fit your personality. Most importantly is what you want your horse to do, both the rider and the horse’s age, and the horse’s conformation. ... Read the full article

'Equestrian Nation' a New TV Show for Horse Lovers
January 31, 2007-Beginning this spring, horse lovers of all types will be tuning into a new magazine-style television show called Equestrian Nation, hosted by legendary Cowboy Larry Mahan. Equestrian Nation features stories about the many different ... Read the full article

The Original Bit Fit to Appear in Four TV Episodes
Saranac, MI— The Original Bit Fit®, an innovative equine mouth measurement tool, will make its broadcast debut in four upcoming episodes of Horsecity.com TV. The show airs on RFD-TV, which is in more than 25 million American homes nationwide. The Ori ... Read the full article

Endurance Riders find breech that FITS!
Fun In The Saddle, Inc. (FITS) makers of the most technical and innovative riding breeches and apparel on the market today, originally designed their breeches with dressage riders and three day eventers in mind. However, many new and unexpected markets are also choosing FITS because of their comfort, support and overall technology advantages over other breeches. ... Read the full article

Please Help Tornado Victims and Equestrians in Iowa
The victims of the recent tornadoes in Iowa have lost almost everything they own, including their homes, barns, many horses and ponies, and all of their equipment. One of the local Pony Clubs in the area has started to collect items for those people and equines in need. ... Read the full article

Missy Wryn’s Personal Story of Surviving a Fatal Car Crash
Mine is the typical story of a middle class family that could not afford to buy me a horse, but my parents did the next best thing by putting me into horse riding lessons at the age of 6. My earliest memory of being horse crazy is 3 years old while I played with my Breyer horses along with Jose and Jay cowboy and cowgirl action figures. Dressage was where I started with my instructor Nancy Knapp who placed playing cards between my knees and demanded I post without stirrups. I was always the youngest in my dressage classes competing with grown-ups expected to meet adult standards. ... Read the full article