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What I Use in the Barn

I've spent years in the barn every single day, starting young horses and bringing them all the way up. Along the way I've tried a lot of gear. Some of it worked. A lot of it didn't. What's on this page is what stayed, the things I actually reach for with my own horses. Each one comes with a short note on why. And this is just the start. More will be added to the list soon.

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I use this halter to walk every horse in my barn. Horses respect a rope halter a lot more than a leather one.

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In winter, I pay extra attention to keeping my horses' hooves from drying out. This is part of my regular hoof-care routine.

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For a horse that already carries himself between the reins, when I work more on the neck rein. Solid and quiet in the mouth, with tongue relief.

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For young horses that need a little more time to feel me before direct pressure comes.

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For advanced horses that know the question but don't always want to answer. The delay gives them time to decide.

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I put these on every time I work a reining horse.

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The bit I use most in my own training. Soft silicone, meant to encourage relaxation and acceptance.

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Heavier on purpose, so it carries meaning. For an advanced horse moving to one hand.

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Like the gag snaffle, for horses sensitive on the tongue. It stays open over the tongue.

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For a young horse that carries himself on a loose rein and listens to the neck rein.

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These are Zorik's personal recommendations, based on his own experience. Every horse is different, and nothing here is veterinary advice.

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