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Hobble Savvy and History

Hobbles on the front legs (1) have been used by horsemen since they began to ride. “Hobble breaking a horse is just good sense” explains Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. Not only is the animal more controllable during early training but it learns to stand quietly without being tied or saddled. Being hobbled by […]
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nate eicher demonstrating how to operate a grass hackamore with reins
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Training to Trail Riding-the Grass Hackamore with Reins Has You Covered!

The Grass Hackamore with Reins and the Nylon Hackamore with Reins are two of the most versatile hackamores I make says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. Nate Eicher of Eicher Performance Horses, Weatherford TX uses the Grass Hackamore with Reins http://bit.ly/2fQPTdP to train young horses, including his Extreme Mustang Makeover contenders. Follow along in […]
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Wade Meador and Dennis Moreland demonstrating how to hold the reins with a 2 rein setup
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Tackle the 2 Rein-Learn 3 Legal Ways to Hold the Reins

Do you want to train and show your horse in a 2 Rein outfit http://bit.ly/2hKiFxt but aren’t sure if you’re holding the mecate and romals in an efficient and legal way? Follow along with the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack visits with cow horse trainer Wade Meador of Wade Meador Performance Horses, […]
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Bozo Rogers illustrating rope safety tips
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Don’t Get Dragged-Know These Rope Safety Tips

Roping is one of the exciting events often included in the fast-growing sport of ranch versatility. If you’re involved or would like to become involved in showing ranch versatility, you may wish you knew a little more about roping says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. There’s been a huge upsurge in ranch versatility participation […]
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California hackamore on a horse
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How to Choose the Right California Hackamore (Bosal) for Your Horse

California hackamores or bosals are made in diameters from 3/8 inch to 1 inch says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. The 3 parts of a hackamore http://bit.ly/2dzOabU are the noseband or bosal, the headstall or hanger and the mecate (rein). Traditional nosebands are made with a stiff or soft core of twisted rawhide or […]
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fiador on a horse's hackamore
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What is a Fiador and How Does It Work?

A fiador, also known as a Theodore, is a safety device or keeper that is similar to a throatlatch on a bridle but it’s used on hackamores http://bit.ly/31VAtgD to make certain a hackamore stays securely on a horse’s head says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. A horse in a hackamore, that has a fiador, […]
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How to Choose the Right Texas-Style Hackamore for Your Horse

Have you been wanting to try a hackamore on your horse but don’t know which one to choose? When you choose the right hackamore(s) http://bit.ly/2flLbbP for the horse or horses you’re riding, it can benefit horses of all ages and training levels says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. Texas-style hackamores http://bit.ly/31VAtgD came about when […]
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wade meador and dennis moreland demonstrating why you should use a cavesson
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There’s More to a Cavesson than Meets the Eye

How and Why to Use Cavessons Cavessons are used to help keep horses from opening their mouths to evade the pressure of the bit. But there’s a lot more to a cavesson. Follow along with the video as Dennis Moreland, of Dennis Moreland Tack, and Wade Meador, of Wade Meador Performance Horses share their expertise […]
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How To Choose Between Doubled and Stitched, and Harness Leather, Split Reins

One of my favorite questions to help riders with is “which split reins are right for me?” says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack.  When choosing between doubled and stitched, and harness leather reins, it’s important to know which type of rein will best fit your discipline, expectations and climate. You’ve also got to consider […]
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