This is a bit of a controversial topic in the horse world. Some would never use spurs on a horse and don’t condone it, and some would never ride without them. So, what is the purpose of spurs and why are they needed? If they are needed at all. Then, are there spurs that are mild and some that are… Read More
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Taking the Confusion Out of Bits
There are a lot of different bits out there and it can get really overwhelming if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for and what your horse needs. We’ll go over the types of bits, the pieces of the bit, the uses, and best practices- including fit. It’s not near as confusing if you know what to look… Read More
The Bosal Hackamore
The bosal hackamore is a traditional piece of equipment that the Spanish horseman or vaqueros used. Unlike some of the modern hackamores, it does not use leverage of any kind. Its entire design is unique in the way it sends signals to the horse from the rider’s reins. All together the bosal, the hanger, and the mecate reins make up… Read More