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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

Sidepulls explained

Sidepulls explained

Discover the gentle power of sidepull bitless bridles: no bit, no poll pressure, just clear, kind communication. Perfect for sensitive horses. Ready to ride bitless? Try our sidepull bridle today.

Sidepulls explained

Discover the gentle power of sidepull bitless bridles: no bit, no poll pressure, just clear, kind communication. Perfect for sensitive horses. Ready to ride bitless? Try our sidepull bridle today.

The war bridle: relationship-builder or nasty bit?

The war bridle: relationship-builder or nasty bit?

Curious about war bridles? Learn the truth behind their history, function and ethical concerns. Discover why this controversial tack may not be as kind as it first seems.

The war bridle: relationship-builder or nasty bit?

Curious about war bridles? Learn the truth behind their history, function and ethical concerns. Discover why this controversial tack may not be as kind as it first seems.

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.

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