Can you direct rein in a bosal?
The mecate is a single long rope that is tied to create a loop of rein at one side of the bosal and a lead line at the other. You’ll almost exclusively use a direct rein. Hold your hands as wide as your hips and even with or slightly in front of the saddle horn.
What is the difference between a bosal and a Hackamore?
A hackamore is a bosal noseband with reins attached. A hackamore is a whole piece of equipment, while the bosal is the specific nosepiece used on it or a single piece of tack. Both can improve the communication between horse and rider.
Why would you use a bosal?
A bosal is used to allow the rider to work on establishing soft hands and encourage a horse to become more flexible in its neck. It is the noseband to be used in a hackamore setup. Young, green horses often begin their training in a bosal because they have a sensitive mouth.
How do you tie a mecate to a bosal?
Follow along with the pictures as we go through these easy steps to tie a mecate to a bosal: 1. Hold the bosal in front of you in the same position you’d hold it to put it on a horse. Lay the mecate across the bosal heel knot so the knot in the mecate ends up under the bosal. 2.
How do you tie a bosal to a horse?
This is called a “halter tie,” and you can make the end longer or shorter to adjust it for your horse. Some hangers may attach with buckles or buttons. The key is to attach it to the back side (the side without the tassel) so it will hold the bosal in place by hanging over your horse’s ears.
How do you attach a bosal to a rope?
Hold the bosal with the knot or ball in front of you. Place the loop like it’s a basketball hoop, horizontal to the ground. Grab the knot or ball in your right hand to hold it in place. Keep in mind that you may need to rearrange or grab the other end of the bosal as you wrap the rope around it.
How to wrap a horse’s mecate?
Begin wrapping the mecate around the base of the bosal just in front of the heel knot. Wrap in a counter-clockwise rotation so the tail of the mecate will come out on the left side of the horse when you’re finished. 3. Make as many wraps as you need to fit your horse.