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Re: [RC] [RC] Rascal, the hackamore and 1st.Trailride - A. Perez

 Regarding your horse fighting you when he decided to
go 'hell-bent for leather' home:  based on your description,
I would not assume he is acting up because the hack is 'too 
harsh', but because he is frustrated at not being able to get 
HIS way: ie: a temper tantrum.  If this is the case, any
effective bit will cause him to act up because he does NOT want
to stop, he WANTS to go home.  This makes it a training issue 
instead of a bitting issue.  I'd try making him turn and go 
away from home the minute he starts fighting you, not turning 
again until he is acting properly: soon he should get the idea 
that acting up is not an effective way to get home fast.

Good luck

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