Preview: Stiff Show Horse

Industry legend Todd Crawford gives you a great insight to how he softens a horse using a Hackamore.

  • Part 1

    Industry legend Todd Crawford gives you a great insight to how he softens a horse in a Hackamore when he finds some stiffness from the saddle he is unable to resolve, demonstrating:

    • How he ties the knot and attaches it to the saddle..
    • Why he ties it in that spot.
    • What happens if the horse spends too much time in this position, especially in a Hackamore.
    • How long to do it.
    • Why the legendary Doug Williamson had a five, five, five minute rule when doing this.
    • What Todd wants to see from the horse in their cadence.
    • How to know they are softening.
    • Loads more….