Risk & Safety Factors in Flat & Steeplechase Racing Associated With All Bitted Bridles, Compared With the Predicted Risk of Using the Crossover Bitless Bridle. [2005]
A risk assessment tabulation that was presented to the Veterinary Committee of the Jockey Club, UK as a supplement to the above proposal to support a trainer's application to use the cross-under bitless bridle for racing. Twenty nine factors were considered. The opinion given to the committee was that accidents would be reduced by permitting the cross-under bitless bridle. The application was denied on the grounds that no other racing organization had yet permitted the bridle. (Unpublished)
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