EQ30 - Straight from the Horse's Mouth: Bridle & Bit Fit, Injury & Recovery

Sunday, February 19, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Jane Manfredi, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, PhD, DACVSMR (Equine)

Assistant Professor
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
East Lansing, MI, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Patty Zahorecz, DVM

Veterinarian
Prescott, AZ, United States

This talk focuses on bit and bridle fit, and discusses common bit/bridle related injuries, strategies to employ during recovery and current competition regulations.

Learning Objectives:

To identify areas of injury that can be caused by the bridle or bit
To assess bridle and bit fit
To apply knowledge of bit and bridle function to guide recovery
To recognize common bits used in competitions