A mecate is a rein made of a single piece of rope, usually twisted horse hair or nylon. It is used on hackamores and snaffles and is attached in a […]
Author: Dennis Moreland
How to Shorten Your Split Reins in the (Cutting) Herd
0 CommentsIf you ride a cutter you may already be using this technique to shorten your reins in the herd. If you watch cutting events you’ve seen riders clutch their reins […]
Learn How to Make a Tiedown Hobble
0 CommentsTiedown straps are used to connect nosebands, headsetters, and various other pieces of equipment to the cinch. If a tiedown is used without a tiedown hobble your horse can accidentally […]
Secrets to Bosalita Use
0 CommentsMaintaining a soft mouth in a horse is every horseman’s and horsewoman’s goal. Once a horse is ready to transition from a hackamore or snaffle into a bit with shanks […]
What’s the Perfect Bridle to Start Your Cow Bred Colts In?
0 CommentsDo you want a snaffle bridle that will fit your smaller colts correctly? Do you like to use only dense, tight fibered leather equipment on your horses so your signals […]
How to Tie the Saddlemaker’s Latigo Knot
0 CommentsHave you checked your latigo for wear and tear lately? If you recently purchased a new latigo you may want to attach it to your saddle dee with the same knot […]
Is Your Horse Resisting the Bit? Or is it a Dental Issue?
0 CommentsIf you’re having any kind of resistance issues with your horse the first thing to do is get your horse’s mouth and teeth checked says Dennis Moreland Tack. Dental care […]
Learn How to Safely Attach an Off Side Billet or Double Off Latigo
0 CommentsHave you ever had trouble getting a new double off latigo (billet) on your saddle? Since it doesn’t need to come on and off very often you may run into a problem […]
Where Do You Wear Your Spurs?
0 CommentsSpurs are an invaluable tool for cueing and guiding your horse. To get effective use from your spurs they need to be positioned functionally on your boots. 1. Spurs should […]
How to Tie Up Saddle Strings
0 CommentsDo you wish you didn’t have to pull your saddle strings out from under your saddle every time you cinch up? Saddle strings are handy to have when you need […]
