Transitioning from Bosal to Bit - Teaching Resource Recommendations?

Hello All,

I'm new to BarnMice. Looks like an interesting community.

I will be receiving my new horse at the end of the month. He's a 3yr. old AQHA stallion (as of Jan. 2014) who's currently being ridden in a bosal. He's going well and has been on several all-day social group rides with no incidents.

I have never ridden a horse in a bosal, however I'd like to continue his current training since he's doing so well. Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I can find training tips or educational resources to help me take him through the bosal training and into the transition to a bit?

Thanks a bunch,

Linda Agee

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Permalink Reply by Marlene Thoms on January 15, 2014 at 10:56pm

If he's going well in a bosal, you don't need a bit, they will (or should) do whatever with a light touch, and are very responsive. A 6 year old arab mare taught me to use the bosal, that's what she went in, and I just had to catch on, and she was a terrific ride. A 3 yr old is still learning of course. For books to guide you I really like "Hackamore Reinsman" by Ed Connell. It's all explained very clearly with lots of tips.first published in 1952 twentieth printing 2002. www.hackamore-reinsman.com If you followed all in the book, the horse will soon learn also snaffle or curb, if you really want to use one.

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Permalink Reply by Linda Agee on January 16, 2014 at 1:02am

Thank you so much for your reply. I will look up the resource. I'm not certain that I will switch him to the bit, but I really need to educate myself, and this sounds perfect. Once again, thank you.