The Art of Hackamore Training

Download or read book The Art of Hackamore Training written by Al Dunning and published by Western Horseman. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand the hackamore and its use is to understand its history, origin and development, as well as the equipment itself, including the bosal, mecate, fiador and such. From groundwork to key points under saddle, the authors provide drills to improve such skills as “connecting the horse’s face to his feet,” turnarounds, stops and fencing, as well as how to use these skills in handling cattle. A final chapter addresses the quarto riendas, or four-rein, which uses both snaffle and hackamore, and dos riendas, or two-rein, the finishing touch from hackamore to full bridle horse.