The Micklem Bridle Approved For Use In Eventing
The Micklem Bridle was recently approved by the USEF Executive Committee for use in Eventing.
A diagram of the bridle can be seen on page 48 of The USEF Rules For Eventing.
More information about the Micklem bridle is available on William Micklem's website.
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