Welcome to the Knowledge Hub
This is Inca Equestrian's open learning library – your free source for FAQs, top tips, discussions and interviews about all things ethical bitless horsemanship

Talking trust and transformation with Claire Artis
Claire Artis discusses how a special pony coming into her life changed her perspective on working with horses, and we chat about self-discovery and alternative ways of training horses.
Talking trust and transformation with Claire Artis
Claire Artis discusses how a special pony coming into her life changed her perspective on working with horses, and we chat about self-discovery and alternative ways of training horses.

Debunking bitless myths
Learn the truth behind common bitless myths, such as "do bitless bridles have brakes?" and "what actually is a hackamore?".
Debunking bitless myths
Learn the truth behind common bitless myths, such as "do bitless bridles have brakes?" and "what actually is a hackamore?".

Bitless double bridles explained
Curious about bitless double bridles? This post explores how they work, the essential equipment needed, and an in-depth look at the most common type.
Bitless double bridles explained
Curious about bitless double bridles? This post explores how they work, the essential equipment needed, and an in-depth look at the most common type.

The benefits of BioThane for equestrians
BioThane is a leather alternative for horse riding tack that is more hygienic, more durable and free from animal products (vegan).
The benefits of BioThane for equestrians
BioThane is a leather alternative for horse riding tack that is more hygienic, more durable and free from animal products (vegan).

Sidepull vs hackamore: what's the difference?
It can be confusing to navigate bitless terms and names. Here the most common bitless bridle types are explained: the sidepull and the hackamore.
Sidepull vs hackamore: what's the difference?
It can be confusing to navigate bitless terms and names. Here the most common bitless bridle types are explained: the sidepull and the hackamore.

Which hackamore fits your horse?
Bitless equipment isn't one-size-fits-all. Find out which hackamore shanks are best suited to your horse.
Which hackamore fits your horse?
Bitless equipment isn't one-size-fits-all. Find out which hackamore shanks are best suited to your horse.

Hackamore strength explained
The hackamore family of bitless bridles is highly varied. With that variety comes a range of 'strengths', from very mild to extremely harsh. How do we know which are ethical to use?
Hackamore strength explained
The hackamore family of bitless bridles is highly varied. With that variety comes a range of 'strengths', from very mild to extremely harsh. How do we know which are ethical to use?

Introduction to hackamore types
With a huge range of hackamore types available, it can be confusing to know how they all work and which are ethical to use. Let's look at the four hackamore groups.
Introduction to hackamore types
With a huge range of hackamore types available, it can be confusing to know how they all work and which are ethical to use. Let's look at the four hackamore groups.