Why a Horse Would Hide Behind The Bit & How To Address It

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Just maybe, the horse's head is down in anticipation of the discomfort/pain to come................

[@thecowboycampus]

Yes, rude hands can create that issue. This is a video to address a specific problem of a horse that’s hiding behind the bit in an act of taking over, which is safe for no one.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Just maybe, the best bit is no bit at all..............

[@thecowboycampus]

Can’t make blanket statements. Depends on the horse. I have horses I ride in hackamores because that’s what they prefer. This is a video to address a specific problem of a horse that’s hiding behind the bit in an act of taking over, which is safe for no one.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@thecowboycampus Given proper preparation most horses can be ridden in a rope halter with lead line converted to reins, or a traditional hackamore.

[@thecowboycampus]

@@gerrycoleman7290 This is a video to address a specific problem of a horse that’s hiding behind the bit in an act of taking over, which is safe for no one.