Bridle less systems- Rope Halter- Cook bridleless- Riding a Horse Bit Free- Rick Gore Horsemanship

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I talk about gimmicks and tricks and pretty rope and buckles and how that may sell but more times than not it is not best for the horse. Direct pull and release works best for teaching and communicating with horses. Rope halters, also called cowboy halters, or bosal works best for horses. Less chance of confusion and makes the rider develop feel timing and release. A bosal gives people A FEEL OF MORE CONTROL. For some reason there seems to be a mental block that a rope halter = no control. For some a bosal= no control and for other a snaffle bit = no control. It depends on the level and confidence of rider. I like and think the rope halter is best, most effective way to ride and communicate with a horse. Hands down, no if .and, nuts, butts or coconuts.

I am not a fan of these cross pull type systems, lots out there, where either straps, ropes or chains cross over or under the horses since that creates confusion and unnecessary pressure which confuses a horse and does not give immediate release of pressure. I also to do not things, like bits and mechanical hackamores, that constrict or put pain pressure on the horses nose, muzzle or chin.

This is one cross over pull system, lots of others:
http://www.bitlessbridle.com/

How to tie a Rope halter:
http://www.naturalhorsesupply.com/tiehalter.shtml
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http://www.gaitedhorses.net/Articles/RopeHalter/RopeHalter.html
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The Calvary Knot:
http://www.thinklikeahorse.org/index-2.html#60

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[AmandaEliseM]

Hi Rick :)

Again I just wanted to correct your comment about the "constricting noseband". I wasn't trying to change your mind on it nor was I offended that you didn't like it but to to the people watching your videos and that are on the fence about going bitless and are nervous about using just a rope halter (silly I know but they do exist) they might otherwise try this instead of continuing to use a stupid bit.

[horseawareness]

@AmandaEliseM : I get it, anything other than the bit and I if I had to pick I would always choose bitless to a bit.

[AmandaEliseM]

Hi Rick

I just wanted to put my 2 cents in on this.

I own the Dr. Cook's bitless bridle and a rope halter and love them both. Your description of Dr. Cook's constricting noseband is incorrect in NO WAY does it tighten on the horses nose, just as a English bridle's noseband (it buckles and looks exactly the same) or a rope halter's noseband it aids in pressure but never tightens over the nose. The crossover straps do go thru a ring on either side of the nose band but that is just a anchor poi

[horseawareness]

@AmandaEliseM : If it works for you that is fine. I think there is less room for error and confusion with a rope halter, it is clearer and more direct with less chance of things catching or getting into rings or cross overs. To me simple is better with less chance of crap going wrong. Also why make a horse or you have to change from halter to cross over if the halter works? If you don't get benefit to cook thing, why have two? personal choice, for the horse, I like simple, easy less chances :)

[horseawareness]

ADDED links to making a rope halter in Description Area.

[horseawareness]

@SexyHaras : thank you, this knucklehead wants to argue pronunciation and when I went to this channel to see if they knew anything, s/he has 5 subscribers and NOT using their real name, hiding like baby, and has not videos of him working or dealing with a horse. If I could charge for stupid I would be rich.

[chrisvpena]

i use a rope halter on my gelding. we've never had a problem. i just would like to know if i can use it while raising my filly. she's now 21mo. old. i don't plan to use a bit on her ever. people are telling me all kinds of things, but i trust you, so if you have a minute i'd appreciate the help. are the walmart rope halters o.k. or do i need a different one? thank you.

[AudieRose1998]

Around the 12:35 mark, i felt as if you would make a good rapper lol :) you have saved my horse. If i didn't know any better, i would have bought the metal harnesses with the buckles and the long shanked bits, thanks, AGAIN, Rick.

[lostcowhand]

@lostcowhand

A person can ride just as soft with a bit, but if you need that quick extra "bump" when he tries to ignore his nose, a halter or a soft bosal doesn't have it. Not to mention the times when there just isn't enough room for error to take the chance. I guess what I'm getting at is that while bitless is preferred, bits aren't necessarily evil...rough hands and stupidity is. Btw, I can't be a witch...I never could get a broom to fly!

[lostcowhand]

Bitless IS the better answer. However, the only thing I disagree with is that bitless is possible every time with every horse. Anyone that's trained as long as you have is bound to have come across horses that learned to ignore their noses even with soft hands. It does happen. I love horses too, and I get just as mad at sore mouths. Start with the least pressure possible, and stop when it works(we agree there). But, you can't quit just because the next step might be a bit...cont.

[somokinjustice]

Rick:

happy holidays.

I like you are in my fifties and getting back in to riding. How hard is it to transition a horse who is used to a bit, to go bitless. Im in total agreement with you in pain vs pressure compliance. are there intial control issues that must be worked thru. im currently workin witha 8 year old Quater hose who has been treated like a big puppy dog , not a horse. (not ridden) for the last few years.

[jeweleannaaa]

I'm glad that you support bitless riding. I use a bozal on my 5 year old mare and she does amazing, she's much more relaxed and responsive. Everyone told me that I was stupid for even trying a bozal because she'd just run off and I'd get hurt. She never has. Whatever works for her, works for me. So thank you for these great videos. Your honesty is something I admire :)

[AmandaEliseM]

Also I wanted to say I love your videos and point of view, I lost my Moon Dance @ the age of 36 this past Christmas Eve and in my need of a horse fix I turned to YouTube (its still to painful to go to the barn) and came across your videos. I love your attitude towards the horse and how you talk to them :-) I wish there where more people like u.