Author: Dennis Moreland

Texas style hackamores came about centuries ago when cowboys combined characteristics of the vaquero style hackamore (with bosal) from the west with the sidepull style hackamore from the east. They […]

California hackamores or bosals are made in diameters from 3/8 inch to 1 inch. The 3 parts of a hackamore are the noseband or bosal, the headstall or hanger and […]

The Chuck Frasier Sidepull is similar to other sidepulls, like those we start our colts in, but in addition to the noseband it has shanks, a curb and a bit hobble. […]

A fiador, also known as a Theodore, is a safety device or keeper that is similar to a throatlatch on a bridle, but it’s used on hackamores to make certain […]

Have you been wanting to try a hackamore on your horse but don’t know which one to choose? When you choose the right hackamore(s) for the horse or horses you’re […]

Cavessons are used to help keep horses from opening their mouths to evade the pressure of the bit. But there’s a lot more to a cavesson. Follow along with the […]

One of my favorite questions to help riders with is “which split reins are right for me?”.  When choosing between doubled and stitched, and harness leather reins, it’s important to […]

Have you ever wondered if you’re transitioning your colts from a hackamore or snaffle to a curb bit at the right time? Follow along on the video as Chris Dawson […]

A snaffle bit is a bit that works without leverage. It’s most commonly made with a jointed (or broken) mouthpiece. Watch along on the video as performance horse trainer Ben […]

If you’re straddling a saddle, you’ve gotta have a cincha to keep it on the horse. And, you’d better have that cincha pulled snug. Join us for this history of […]