From Hackamore To Spade Bit 

RoPe HaLtEr derp LeAd LiNe derp cOnVeRtEd tO rEiNs derp…you’re a freaking broken record.

Correct tools and know how to use them. Sounds like you have cheaped out and also instilled some terrible habits.

Excellent question. I imagine the answer is along the lines of tradition. But I find my horses are more fluid with a rope halter and lead line converted to reins. That setup is very versatile.

John Owens with each progression we are seeking refinement. The difference between a hackamore horse and a bridle horse, when done correctly, is amazing. However most people really don't have a need or desire to make a true bridle horse.

The reason is because a hackamore requires pressure to get the horse to do what you ask. The spade bit is a signal to the horse, no pressure and release, balance and signal

@@peterrefshaw6934 Thank you

@@sonseere10 You say that your horses are more fluid in a rope halter and lead rope converted to reins, but you failed to mention if they are more fluid in that compared to what you THINK they would be in a spade but, to what they normally are in a REGULAR bit, or have you ACTUALLY ridden them in a spade bit and decided they went better in a rope halter? IF you rode them in a spade, ARE they traditionally trained to carry one and ARE you skilled and trained to use one or did you as a typical rider just stick it on your typical horse and try it out? I’m not trying to sound mean. I’m just truly curious.

That’s why he said depends on what country you’re in. Charros sometimes call it a bostilio. Make a youtube vid about it if he’s so wrong

I’d rather know how to do it like he does than know how to pronounce it.