The Rambo^® Micklem MultiBridle is the first bridle that has been designed from the shape of the horses' skull itself instead of just from the outside appearance of the head. Not only is it comfortable and humane but its versatility in its multi functions is invaluable. It comprises of three main pieces of equipment...A bridle, a lunge cavesson and a bitless bridle (with 3 alternatives).

The complete design of the common bridle has not been challenged in many years and the designer of the Rambo^® Micklem MultiBridle, William Micklem, has highlighted inherent problems with the existing shape and style. Damage and discomfort is frequently caused from pressure to the facial nerves, the projecting cheek bones and upper jaw molar teeth. Therefore William Micklem recognized the need to design a bridle that prevents any damage to the facial nerves or sensitive tissues lining the cheeks and inside the mouth. However not only does the Rambo Micklem MultiBridle overcome these main areas of discomfort but also the inherent danger of lunging off a bridle and/or the discomfort caused from fitting a traditional lunge cavesson over a bridle. Additional benefits are for horses who resist due pain around the frequently damaged bars of the mouth or hate too much pressure on the tongue and as a result fight the contact or get their tongue over the bit and then finally the bridle is taken comfortably on a wide and padded headpiece rather than all the weight going on one narrow noseband strap.

The potential market for the Rambo^® Micklem MultiBridle is almost endless. Its appeal would apply to the following...

• Amateurs and Professionals alike who look for better and kinder options
• Pleasure Riders and Parents which can save money by just buying one bridle
• Young Riders and Novice Adults who need to led or lunged at times and their horses and ponies who so often suffer from a restricting rein contact
• Young Horses & Ponies who need to be lunged and ridden
• Event and Racing Yards where fast work often means tongues get squashed
• Riding Schools and Training Centres who can now reduce costs and increase flexibility according to the needs of each rider
• Long Distance and Hunting Riders who will love the improved comfort and flexibility

The Rambo^® Micklem MulitBridle was also the recent winner of the BETA 2008 Innovation Awards where its logical and effective design was recognized as a revolutionary step for the way in which we bridle our horses.

Carl Hester led the way again with Sasha Stewart's Uthopia – scoring a whopping 75.29% in the horse's second ever grand prix special on Sunday. Carl and the nine-year-old dark bay stallion by Metall picked up 73.02% in Saturday’s grand prix, an improvement again from last week’s win on 71.10%.

"The second week Uthopia was more confident all around,” said Carl. “He was really on the button in the special and to get 75% is phenomenal, especially as it’s a new PB for me and it’s only his second ever special.”

Carl continued, “Even though he’s young and still makes a few small mistakes his athleticism more than makes up for it – it’s definitely an exciting time for the future.” Due to Uthopia’s unprecedented success, the pair will withdraw from the third week of competition and enjoy some much deserved rest as they look toward the run up to WEG.

Carl's stable jockey Charlotte Dujardin (pictured) also enjoyed a successful second week, winning the PSG on Mrs Luard's Valegro. The pair scored 73.59% to beat 37 competitors in total. Charlotte and Valegro also topped the field in the Intermediate I with 71.75%.

Also in action was European team medalist Maria Eilberg and Two Sox, who claimed second in the Kur with 73.30% – only .04% behind Gonçalo Carvalho and Rubi from Portugal. Maria and Two Sox also placed fourth in the Grand Prix on 67.57% while brother Michael and Monet finished sixth on 66.72% in their GP debut. Michael and Monet improved to finish fourth in the special on 67.33%.

Maria and Michael also continued to impress in the owners classes with Maria and Woodlander Rockstar coming first with 72.64% while Michael and Woodlander Dornroschen followed on 69.41% in the Junior Preliminary Test.

“It’s been a great experience so far,” said Maria. “I’ve had a very full schedule but Two Sox has been great and has been trying really hard. Rockstar has also been progressing well but is not quite ready for small tour. Thankfully the weather has cleared and although it’s a bit windy, hopefully the horses will be settled enough after two weeks to improve even more in the third."

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Showjumper and trainer Peter Murphy will lead the British Horse Society's (BHS) National Spring Coaching Convention.

The convention days, which involve practical demonstrations from a highly respected rider or trainer, will be spread over two dates — at Merrist Wood, Guildford, Surrey on 13 April and Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre, Cumbria on 11 May.

 Peter has competed on more than 10 Nations Cup teams and was part of the gold medal winning junior European team in 1983.

 Based in Lancashire, he is also an accredited British Showjumping coach and a British Eventing team coach, working with the team towards the 2012 Olympics.

 The event is open to all and the BHS training department would like to welcome everybody, from experienced competitors and coaches to those with a general interest in equestrianism.

 These days count as continual professional development update days for BHS registered instructors.

 Tickets are priced at £35 for BHS registered instructors and £40 all others attendees.

 Contact Alison Le Fevre on 01926 707820 or email a.lefevre@bhs.org.uk

For more details please visit Horse & Hound News