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Added on May 12, 2021 -- Length 1:39:36

Heavy on the Bit?

dead sided heavy on the bit reins
Or dead sided? What does it mean for a horse to be heavy on the bit or dead-sided? In short it's when a horse is unresponsive to subtle cues from the aids. In this video, we touch on some reasons that these things can happen, but more importantly, we focus on how to help you and your horse out. We detail the steps required in order to create a soft, responsive horse. Guess what? It starts with what's going on in their head. Learn how to change your horse's expectations of the rein and riding in a positive way.

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Heavy on the Bit?

dead sided heavy on the bit reins

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May 12, 2021 -- Length 1:39:36

Or dead sided? What does it mean for a horse to be heavy on the bit or dead-sided? In short it's when a horse is unresponsive to subtle cues from the aids. In this video, we touch on some reasons that these things can happen, but more importantly, we focus on how to help you and your horse out. We detail the steps required in order to create a soft, responsive horse. Guess what? It starts with what's going on in their head. Learn how to change your horse's expectations of the rein and riding in a positive way.

Added on May 25, 2022 -- Length 1:24:06

Hackamore? Bit? Bitless Bridle? Halter? Nothing? What to use?

bit bitless hackamore halter
A common question... In my clinics, I work with folks using a multitude of different bits, a variety of bitless bridles, hackamores and even halters. Sometimes we use nothing - like in our Liberty to Riding Clinics. Regardless of what gear we use on our horse's head, we desire one thing: that the horse follows us. Then we can use our reins to assist and clarify. So...what's the difference between all this head gear? When to use what? Let's explore!

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Hackamore? Bit? Bitless Bridle? Halter? Nothing? What to use?

bit bitless hackamore halter

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May 25, 2022 -- Length 1:24:06

A common question... In my clinics, I work with folks using a multitude of different bits, a variety of bitless bridles, hackamores and even halters. Sometimes we use nothing - like in our Liberty to Riding Clinics. Regardless of what gear we use on our horse's head, we desire one thing: that the horse follows us. Then we can use our reins to assist and clarify. So...what's the difference between all this head gear? When to use what? Let's explore!