What type of hackamore or sidepull do you use for direct reining
My horse does not neck rein. I've only used hackamores on horses that neck rein and can't see how they'd work on a horse that doesn't. He absolutely hates a bit, I've tried differnet types but when he has a bit in his mouth he gets such anxiety he can't even think, I've had his teeth checked by two different vets and they say hes' fine. He is a very sensitive horse and has had other issues due to past abuse. What would be the drawbacks of using a hackamore??
Answers:you should try an AB Sidepull, here's the website, be sure to look at comments and picures links, it will help explain it better. my arab is mouth shy, and i would never use a bit on her anyways, tried many "bitless bridles" none seemed to give lightness and good communication, tried the AB Sidepull, and it's a DREAM!
http://www.handcraftedjewls.com/handcraf... (not the regular sidepull... scroll down to AB sidepull)
The drawbacks are that you have less control with a very headstrong horse and it can be hard to teach them a proper headset. What I used was a Tom Thumb which was a very low port bar bit with sidepull shanks. That way I could control my horse (he was a stallion) and teach him to neck rein at the same time. Once he learned to neck rein I quit using the bit except for showing.
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_...
This is a great article that you should read.
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