From Hackamore To Spade Bit

In this video, I'll show you some tack that traditional Buckaroos and the progression from hackamore to spade bit.
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[@robs5186]

the spade bit was never intended for unbroke people with heavy hands

[@bernhardpflug7924]

Thanks for all the explanations and sharing your knowledge!!

[@bernhardpflug7924]

... Greetings from Germany...

[@donaldwinn3303]

Do you agree on pulling your mecate reins off after each use !! Can’t go to bed with your shoes on unless you socialize hard after work 😂

[@matthewtisnado2374]

Nice to cool

[@sonseere10]

Wouldn't a rope halter and lead line converted to reins give better feel than any form of bit? I trained my horses to be ridden in rope halters. They respond to subtle pressure beautifully.

[@robgriz72]

RoPe HaLtEr derp LeAd LiNe derp cOnVeRtEd tO rEiNs derp…you’re a freaking broken record.

[@danabolic84]

I have 3yr old mare I started with a bosal I started with ground work flexing backing. I started riding her she now has learned how to brace against the bosal only to the left. What do you recommend. This is my first time and I'll admit using a cheap bosal and I'm pretty sure it's too big. Any input is appreciated thanks

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

Correct tools and know how to use them. Sounds like you have cheaped out and also instilled some terrible habits.

[@wagnerborges2838]

How much would a hackmore cost you to send to Brazil? I would like to learn how to work with him and to know his functions, I watch his videos but I do not understand the language in English, if I had been taught in Portuguese I acquired, how can you help me?

[@cherylbergerson3837]

Where can I find a bosal that would fit a horse with a larger nose. I have a 2 yr. old Haflinger and the standard 5/8" bosal does not fit her; it's way too tight.

[@paulchandler2056]

how do you tie a bostilia hanger to the forelock

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

I’m just here for the spade bit comments….

[@JohnOwensgoogle]

If you ride the horse for two years with the hackamore, then why even put in a bit later? Question not a comment.

[@sonseere10]

Excellent question. I imagine the answer is along the lines of tradition. But I find my horses are more fluid with a rope halter and lead line converted to reins. That setup is very versatile.

[@robgriz72]

John Owens with each progression we are seeking refinement. The difference between a hackamore horse and a bridle horse, when done correctly, is amazing. However most people really don't have a need or desire to make a true bridle horse.

[@peterrefshaw6934]

The reason is because a hackamore requires pressure to get the horse to do what you ask. The spade bit is a signal to the horse, no pressure and release, balance and signal

[@JohnOwensgoogle]

@@peterrefshaw6934 Thank you

[@kristen3008]

@@sonseere10 You say that your horses are more fluid in a rope halter and lead rope converted to reins, but you failed to mention if they are more fluid in that compared to what you THINK they would be in a spade but, to what they normally are in a REGULAR bit, or have you ACTUALLY ridden them in a spade bit and decided they went better in a rope halter? IF you rode them in a spade, ARE they traditionally trained to carry one and ARE you skilled and trained to use one or did you as a typical rider just stick it on your typical horse and try it out? I’m not trying to sound mean. I’m just truly curious.

[@wes7890]

How can you claim to have ridden in the vaquero tradition and not know how to pronounce 'bosalita'. I've never known anyone who's ever been exposed to a good bridle horse who called it a 'bostilia'.

[@OGTOKER15]

That’s why he said depends on what country you’re in. Charros sometimes call it a bostilio. Make a youtube vid about it if he’s so wrong

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

I’d rather know how to do it like he does than know how to pronounce it.