
It’s never a substitute to force a horse into a frame or a certain headset. “Adding the curb bit of the double bridle is done only when the horse has mastered the various lateral movements designed to supple his body and has begun the process of loading more weight to his hindquarters,” she says. “The curb also helps the rider to further balance the horse on his hindquarters without sacrificing thoroughness and the suppleness of the back,” adds Carbonnel.Īs Carbonnel explains, the curb bit multiplies the strength of the rider’s hand, so it’s essential to introduce it gradually and with tact to avoid destroying the confidence the young horse has developed in his rider’s hand.

When combined with the bradoon, the curb functions to raise the neck and stabilize the connection with the hand. The double bridle adds the curb, which is a leverage bit. It’s also used to receive and channel the horse’s impulsion when generated from the hindquarters, establish lateral flexion of the neck, and bend through the horse’s body when combined with the seat and leg aids. “The snaffle is used to aid the rider in establishing a consistent and elastic contact with the horse in the forward movement,” says Carbonnel. Let’s start by reviewing the function of the snaffle bit, which is what young horses of all disciplines are normally started in. Rules for using a double bridle can vary according to breed and discipline rule books, so consult your association to be sure you’re in compliance with approved use if you’re planning to show with one. You see the double bridle used in certain disciplines, like saddle seat and upper levels of dressage-usually Third Level and above. Using a double bridle requires a certain level of training-in horse and rider-before it’s introduced. Sylvain Charlebois is dean of the faculty of management and professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University in Halifax.“Each bit has a separate function in the horse’s mouth,” explains Carbonnel. Mandarin or Cantonese-speaking customers may find it difficult to incorporate such a tongue twisting slogan into their lexicon, but perhaps the taste of a double-double might ease the transition. One thing is for sure: Tim’s may well have to imagine promotions other than the Roll Up the Rim to Win campaign. If Tim Hortons is successful, it could reap dividends for other sectors as well. While Canada is mainly known for homegrown commodities like canola and maple syrup, Tim Hortons’ entry into China could bring Canadian culture to an entirely new and bourgeoning market, giving international exposure to our values, beliefs and way of life - things Canada is known for, but never intentionally exported. Its status as a cultural icon in the Canadian market was well established before RBI bought the chain in 2014. With deep roots in Canada, and an American flair to its management, Tim Hortons could emerge as a global coffee player in the next decade. Its menu will need to be tweaked, of course potato wedges and steak wraps will likely not be crowd pleasers, at least initially. Tim Hortons can slip in-between current Chinese habits and the representation of an idealistic western way of life. The advantage Tim Hortons has over Starbucks in China is its middle-of-the-road approach to coffee to convince someone who traditionally drinks simple tea to switch to a decadent Frappuccino presents a significant challenge. RBI understands that once a certain level of wealth is achieved, and disposable income increases, coffee-related behaviours will change. For marketers, this shift represents the golden goose. However, in these past few years an increasing number of Caucasian Canadians are preparing coffee themselves the trend for Asian Canadians is the opposite. Tim Hortons’ legacy in Canada lies in convincing Canadians to make and consume coffee somewhere else than their home. While coffee is increasingly consumed outside the home, tea remains a traditional, domestic favourite. What was considered as the republic’s favourite drink, tea, is slowly giving way to its roasted rival. In Canada, growth is minimal, even though more than 71 per cent of Canadians over the age of 18 drink coffee daily, compared to 67 per cent who regularly drink water.Ĭoffee is trendy in China as the country prospers from rapid urbanization, a growing middle class, and rising incomes. The demand for coffee in China is up more than 15 per cent. Starbucks has already infiltrated the Chinese market, boasting more than 2,800 locations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

