The Perfectly Bitless Bridle....What it is and How to Use It.....

Buckaroo Leather is proud to be able to manufacture the Perfectly Bitless Bridle. This piece of horse tack is part of the Michaella Walker signature brand.

Michaella Walker is a dedicated horse trainer. She has over 25 years of experience working with both horse and rider. She has worked among many natural horsemanship trainers as well as the old time gaited horse trainers. The skills she learned with these horsemen and her exceptional attention to detail will transform both you and your horse.

The Perfectly Bitless Bridle

Michaella developed this outstanding piece of horse tack. The Perfectly Bitless Bridle is an equine bitless headstall, complete with a nose band and a chin strap. This chin strap (curb) and the nose band, which varies according to training needs.

Buckaroo Leather handcrafts the Perfectly Bitless Bridle from the best leather found in the U.S.A, Hermann Oak Leather.

Michaella Walker Horsemanship

This bitless bridle can be used for all the same purposes as a bit. It's effective for different disciplines: show, training,  and trail riding. A person can lunge their horse and then ride without loosing any communication. Therefore, the ground work translates right into the saddle.

(information from Michaella's Blog, read more here)

You can also watch a video here of Michaella at the Extreme Mustang Makeover. You will see Michaella display good horsemanship without a BIT! In this video Michaella is using the Perfectly Bitless Bridle....she was a top finalist!!

 The Perfectly Bitless Bridle Up Close

Michaella received this question on her blog.....

"Where to affix the reins on the Perfectly Bitless Bridle".....behind the leather bar or closer to the horse's mouth.

ANSWER.....the answer depends on your progression with your horse and the bitless bridle. Read Micahaella's specific answer to this question here.......

To learn more about Michaella and her clinic schedule click here and be sure to follow her on facebook too!!

The Perfectly Bitless Bridle on Gideon

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Horses Helping Our Hero's.....Rainier Therapeutic Riding

Rainier Therapeutic Riding is a non-profit organization that helps wounded active-duty and veteran service members and their families by providing therapeutic horsemanship services . A few months ago Buckaroo Leather had the extreme pleasure, along with Mark Bolender of Bolender Horse Park of watching this incredible group in action. Mark has partnered with Rainier Therapeutic Riding to provide funding and awareness to this program. 

Buckaroo Leather was extremely impressed with this organization and their dedication to our deserving wounded hero's.  Buckaroo Leather encourages all who love horses and our veterans to learn more about this group and their up coming fundraiser in November.

 
The mission of Rainier Therapeutic Riding is to utilize equine-assisted therapy to promote healing, teamwork and fellowship dealing with post traumatic stress and other physical and emotional challenges faced by our active and retired military. The concept of using horses to provide therapy to humans is similar to the effective nature of dogs visiting shut-ins. 

As an outdoor activity, it is also similar to the athletic benefits provided to injured military by scuba diving and golf. However, one unique aspect of horse back riding makes it especially effective in dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). All horses have a behavior called hyper-reactivity, the fright and flight reaction to perceived threats. Soldiers diagnosed with PTSD have this same behavior. This means they react with great fear and anxiety to situations that are actually non-threatening. By showing the soldiers how to train horses not to be afraid of scary mud puddles in the trail (for example), they can see that fears they experience are not always justified and may be worth expending effort to overcome.

The riders move towards a goal of trail riding and horse-camping. Soldiers develop horsemanship skills and facilitate personal healing using the unique behavior traits that both horses and people with PTSD share. Using horses appropriate to their skill level, soldiers learn to train their horses to work through their hyper-reactivity. Learning to control their body language, breathing, and to become conscious of their own bodies reactions to stress earns the horses’ respect for the soldier as a leader. 

 
“I came into this project not knowing really what to expect. I never thought it would help me this much. I came into it still paralyzed from the knee down on my right leg walking on a cane with severe PTSD and anxiety from my deployment. And now after just the past 9 weeks of working with the horses and volunteering at the stables I am now much happier emotionally, walking without a cane and as of last week I am able to lift my leg 45 degrees backwards...” Dean Baker

Rainier Therapeutic Riding will be having their Second Annual Heroes, Horses and Hope Dinner and Auction on November 9th, 2013. Since Rainier Therapeutic is a non-profit organization, events like this help raise vital funds for the program. This is an amazing opportunity to support this group. If you are interested in donating an item for the auction or attending the event click here.

If you are also interested in volunteering or signing up as a rider please contact.....

rtriding.org
saddleup@rtriding.org 
or Debbi Fisher at 360-259-3782
 




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A New Family Oriented Horseback Riding Sport

Buckaroo Leather is proud to announce that it is a new Sponsor of a fast growing Sport, American Trail Trials. A New extremely family oriented horseback sport....

Below is information on this fun, family oriented and competitive sport.

Come and join the fun rides with the ATTA sanctioned Trail Trials!

American Trail Trial-Horsemen's Association (ATTA) is an association that promotes the sports of horseback trail riding and trail trial riding and provides recognition and awards programs for riders. Trial trial rides traditionally include trail obstacles for novice, intermediate, and advanced horseback riders and horses and also include noncompetitive riders. Non-members are welcome on all ATTA trail trial rides. Trail trials are a great place for you and your horse to ride new country, meet great people, and have fun with family and friends while trying fun and challenging obstacles on the trail.


Come ride with us.




WHAT IS A TRAIL TRIAL?

A "Trail Trial ride" is an organized trail ride that includes obstacles and situations horse and rider might encounter on a trail ride. The ride is planned using the natural obstacles that already exist on a particular trail such as walking over logs, opening a gate, or maneuvering through a creek. While out on the trail, riders may also encounter obstacles such as birthday parties, family picnics, mountain bikes, llamas, hikers, etc. These may be considered obstacles also. Riders are judged individually and strictly on how well they negotiate their horse through and over obstacles with an emphasis on safety and calmness.

Trail Trials are not timed events. Riders may be given a time limit to ride through a particular obstacle so that riders behind don't get held back. Riders may ride as individuals or groups,and family participation is encouraged. Helmet use is recommended. Riders are required to have a halter and lead rope, or halter bridle and hoof pick with them. Safety for horse and rider is always emphasized.

Trail Trials consist of a trail ride, averaging 2-3 hours with 8-12 obstacles that would naturally occur in the setting where the ride is held. More examples are opening gates, a water crossing, drag, walk over logs, back up, small jump, slicker on and off, dismount, etc. As riders move along the designated trail ,they will encounter such marked obstacles and a judge for each obstacle. Each horse/rider team is scored at each obstacle. Trail trials are not timed competitions and riders can ride at their own pace. But riders are usually given a time limit to ride through a particular obstacle so that other riders won't have to wait. Judges usually give riders 3 attempts to do an obstacle. Riders may ride as an individual or in groups with family or friends. Trial trials are a great place to meet new friends.


Any type of clothing that is appropriate for riding is acceptable. Long pants and shoes with heels are mandatory.


Helmets are recommended for riders 18 and younger and suggested for all competitors. Some rides require helmets be worn by riders 18 and younger.

A halter, lead rope, & a hoof pick are mandatory. Any equine (horse, pony, or mule) over 3 years of age is eligible to compete. Any type of saddle and bridle or hackamore is acceptable.

Safety and fun are always emphasized.

Please click on the link below to visit the ATTA website.

American Trail Trial-Horsemen's Association

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