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Important Tips for Choosing and Using Cutting Horse Spurs

If you’re new to cutting or thinking of getting involved in cutting you may have attended some shows or watched some live stream cutting to get a better understanding of the sport. If so, you might be wondering how the horses are guided with only legs and feet and without the use of reins. Follow […]

bridling your horse ensures effective communication in the show pen

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Bridling Your Horse —Adjustments Made Right!

All great rides start with correctly bridling your horse and assuring the bridle http://bit.ly/2d4vmCw is adjusted to fit. Follow along in the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack visits with Clay Johns of Clay Johns Cutting Horses, Millsap TX, about the steps to take when bridling to help your horse be relaxed and […]

Dennis Moreland explaining how to check your double off latigo

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Don’t Let a Broken Latigo Wreck Your Run — How to Check and Change a Double Off Latigo

At Dennis Moreland Tack, we know checking latigos for wear and damage is important but often overlooked. It’s easy to make checking latigos http://bit.ly/2dHjuYn a habit every time you ride, and it only takes a minute or two. Weak and worn latigos can cause accidents and should be replaced right away. Several years ago, I […]

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Tie the Knot! Use the Sheet Bend and Ring Knot for Halters, Fiadors, CA Hangers & Jaw Straps

It is handy that a single knot, the sheet bend knot, is used to secure halters http://bit.ly/2w48haJ, fiadors and California hangers on horses. Follow along in this video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack demonstrates tying the sheet bend knot and a 2nd knot known as the ring knot. The ring knot (variation) is […]

fiador attached to a hackamore on a horse

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The Fiador—How to Attach the Fiador to Your Hackamore

“A fiador is a safety device attached to a hackamore that is similar to a throatlatch on a bridle,” says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. “The fiador https://bit.ly/31qfCTb keeps the hackamore securely on the horse’s head. A horse in a hackamore can be ridden, led or tied without the risk of the hackamore being […]

Chris Dawson explaining rein and leg cues

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As Much as Necessary and As Little as Possible — a Guide to Using Rein and Leg Cues

Being able to guide and cue a horse, especially in competition, takes a lot of skill, practice, and ongoing education. Follow along on the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack visits with Chris Dawson of Dawson Performance Horses about the best ways to communicate with your horse through correct rein http://bit.ly/2ebMK6k and leg […]

Dennis Moreland & Clay Johns demonstrating how to hang your reins and unbridle a cutting horse

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Do Right By Your Reins: Bridle & Unbridle your Cutting Horse and Hang Your Reins Correctly

Since you can’t guide your cutting horse with your reins http://bit.ly/2bmirub when showing, you may wonder what the best way is to adjust your bridle and maintain your reins to get top runs from your cutter. Follow along in the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack visits with cutting horse trainer Clay Johns […]

hands demonstrating how to tie latigo knots

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Learn the Secrets to Tying Two Saddlemaker’s Latigo Knots

If you’ve purchased a new latigo http://bit.ly/2dHjuYn and would like to attach it to your saddle Dee with a either a quick, simple latigo knot or an advanced saddlemaker’s latigo knot, follow along on the video, as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack demonstrates how to tie both knots. These knots also work for rear […]

Dennis Moreland explaining the differences in curb straps

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Is Your Curb Legal? Know Before You Show!

Each of the many types of curb or chin straps http://bit.ly/2dkWTPp available can be useful for a particular training purpose, event and/or horse show association according to Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. But with so many options it’s easy to get confused about whether the curb you’re using is legal. Especially now that multiple […]

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Romal Reins —When, Why & How to Use Them

Romal rein http://bit.ly/2hpU2Iy use continues to gain in popularity in the show pen, on the ranch and on the trail. Follow along with the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack visits with cow horse trainer Christian Lybbert of Lybbert Performance Horses to learn some interesting facts about using romal reins. A Romal Rein […]