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

The war bridle: relationship-builder or nasty bit?

The war bridle: relationship-builder or nasty bit?

War bridles are often seen as an aspirational piece of tack: something that represents and can only be used when there is a high level of trust and communication between...

The war bridle: relationship-builder or nasty bit?

War bridles are often seen as an aspirational piece of tack: something that represents and can only be used when there is a high level of trust and communication between...

Talking trust and transformation with Claire Artis

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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