24/02/2026
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS
**SNAFFLE & DOUBLE BRIDLE RESEARCH**
Wednesday 1st April 2026 in the Wisbech/Cambridge/Suffolk area
As we continue our extensive bridle-horse interaction research, we are looking for dressage horse/rider combinations who compete in British Dressage (BD) Bronze and/or Silver level Medium and/or Advanced Medium classes.
Using state of the art measuring equipment, we aim to measure rein tension, bridle pressures, gait features and behaviour when horses are ridden in a snaffle bridle and double bridle. Horse/riders will be required to complete a short exercise test, walk, trot, canter and perform downward transitions similar to what would feature in a BD Medium dressage test.
A highly skilled research team will be running the trials, and will be on hand throughout. Previous participants have found the process valuable and enjoyed the experience :-)
If you are interested in participating and are available on Wednesday, 1st April 2026, please email
russell.mackechnie-guire@hartpury.ac.uk for more information.
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