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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

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?

Introduction to hackamore types

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.

How to turn your hackamore into a sidepull

How to turn your hackamore into a sidepull

Many hackamores have options to change where you place your rein to change the function of the bridle. How does this work and what settings are best for you?

How to turn your hackamore into a sidepull

Many hackamores have options to change where you place your rein to change the function of the bridle. How does this work and what settings are best for you?

How to find your horse's noseband size

How to find your horse's noseband size

Horses don't fit into neat boxes, so we don't set our sizes that way. Here's how to find your horse's Inca Equestrian noseband size.

How to find your horse's noseband size

Horses don't fit into neat boxes, so we don't set our sizes that way. Here's how to find your horse's Inca Equestrian noseband size.

Measuring and fitting a bitless bridle: a guide

Measuring and fitting a bitless bridle: a guide

Learn how to achieve the perfect bitless bridle fit with our guide on sizing and strap placement, as well as how to measure for a custom bridle.

Measuring and fitting a bitless bridle: a guide

Learn how to achieve the perfect bitless bridle fit with our guide on sizing and strap placement, as well as how to measure for a custom bridle.

What is ethical horsemanship?

What is ethical horsemanship?

Ethical horsemanship is at the heart of Inca Equestrian. So what is it, and how does it influence the equipment we use?

What is ethical horsemanship?

Ethical horsemanship is at the heart of Inca Equestrian. So what is it, and how does it influence the equipment we use?

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