Braided Nose Band Side Pulls
Do you have a headstall that you love to use but would rather ride bitless??? Attach the Braided Nose Band Side Pull to your current headstall and ditch the bit...ride bitless!
**IMPORTANT**: You'll need to shorten the cheek pieces of the headstall so that the Braided Nose Band Side Pull is sitting just below the cheek bones on the sides of the horse's face. **
Not all headstalls can do this easily so please check yours to be sure.
Note: Be kind to your horse! If your horse isn't used to a side pull this may feel different to him. Help him understand where the pressure is coming from and what it means by working with him from the ground first, before mounting up.
I get asked from time to time about how the horse stops in a side pull when there is no bit. I found this quote on a FB page I follow.
I don't know who Dr. Jahiel is but I like what she has to say here.
“By giving up the use of the bit, you don’t sacrifice any control but you DO make it less likely that the horse will bolt, buck, or bite
because of mouth pain. One of the great myths of horseback riding is that the bit stops the horse. The bit does NOT stop the horse.
A bit can hurt a horse, frighten a horse, cut through its tongue, or otherwise damage the horse. A bit can be used to signal a horse,
crudely and harshly or gently and lightly, depending on the skill of the rider. But no bit ever stopped a horse. All the bit can do
is to tell the horse that you would like it to stop … and you can say this WITHOUT a bit.”
- Dr. Jessica Jahiel
I don't know who Dr. Jahiel is but I like what she has to say here.
“By giving up the use of the bit, you don’t sacrifice any control but you DO make it less likely that the horse will bolt, buck, or bite
because of mouth pain. One of the great myths of horseback riding is that the bit stops the horse. The bit does NOT stop the horse.
A bit can hurt a horse, frighten a horse, cut through its tongue, or otherwise damage the horse. A bit can be used to signal a horse,
crudely and harshly or gently and lightly, depending on the skill of the rider. But no bit ever stopped a horse. All the bit can do
is to tell the horse that you would like it to stop … and you can say this WITHOUT a bit.”
- Dr. Jessica Jahiel
You will need to...
1) Remove the bit from your headstall. Works with both english- or western-styled headstalls! 2) Attach your headstall to the metal rings of the Nose Band Side Pull. 3) Attach the reins to the rings (metal rings or rope rings depending on chin strap style chosen.) 4) Adjust length of cheek pieces on headstall so nose band sits just under the cheek bones on the sides of the horse's face. See picture at right for desired placement. 5) Adjust chin strap. If your horse is more sensitive, use less pressure. If the horse is just learning or needs more guidance, start with more pressure and decrease from there. There are videos on the Ima Rein Maker Facebook page that show: 1) how to attach the Nose Band Side Pull to your headstall; 2) how to adjust the Plain Chin Strap; 3) the reason for 2 rings vs 4 rings. Build your own Braided Nose Band Side Pull. It's just 4 easy steps... Step 1: Choose a nose band pattern from the selection below Step 2: Choose a chin strap style from the selection below Step 3: Choose the colours from the selection shown here Step 4: Place your order here or use the form below All rings and buckles are stainless steel. Price varies with braid pattern and chin strap chosen. See selection below. All prices are in Canadian funds. There is no tax to add, just shipping to get it to you. NOT SURE??? All the options can be overwhelming, I know. If you're not sure which options to choose, don't give up. Just email to let us know what you have in mind and we can walk you through the different choices.
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Step 1: Choose a pattern for the nose band
For inspiration, see the Gallery of finished nose bands towards the bottom of the page.
Nose bands are approximately 11 inches long, not including rings.
Please advise if you need a shorter or longer nose band.
For inspiration, see the Gallery of finished nose bands towards the bottom of the page.
Nose bands are approximately 11 inches long, not including rings.
Please advise if you need a shorter or longer nose band.
$35.00 patterns
Made with 2 rings and include a plain round braided chin strap.
Add 2 extra rings for $6.00.
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $14.00 (4 rings required and included in cost).
Approximately 7/8" wide
Made with 2 rings and include a plain round braided chin strap.
Add 2 extra rings for $6.00.
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $14.00 (4 rings required and included in cost).
Approximately 7/8" wide
$40.00 patterns - choose a Wider or Narrower pattern from the selection below
Wider Patterns
Made with 4 rings and includes a plain round braided chin strap.
Made with 2 rings if a Chin Strap with Rope Rings is ordered as the other 2 rings are not needed.
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $8.00
Approximately 1 1/4” to 1 1/2" wide
Wider Patterns
Made with 4 rings and includes a plain round braided chin strap.
Made with 2 rings if a Chin Strap with Rope Rings is ordered as the other 2 rings are not needed.
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $8.00
Approximately 1 1/4” to 1 1/2" wide
Narrower Patterns
Made with 2 rings and includes a plain round braided chin strap.
Add 2 extra rings for $6.00.
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $14.00 (4 rings required and included in cost)
Approximately 7/8" wide unless otherwise mentioned
Made with 2 rings and includes a plain round braided chin strap.
Add 2 extra rings for $6.00.
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $14.00 (4 rings required and included in cost)
Approximately 7/8" wide unless otherwise mentioned
Stitching Colours
White
Black Graphite Grey |
Navy
Blue Dark Maroon Light Maroon |
Pink
Red Burnt Orange Neon Orange |
Goldenrod
Yellow Brown Coyote or Tan |
Olive Drab (OD)
Hunter Green Green Teal Purple |
Trippin'
Woodland Multi Cam Love Spell |
Step 2: Choose a Chin Strap
The chin strap can be adjusted for more or less pressure when the reins are engaged.
If your horse is more sensitive, use less pressure. If the horse is just learning or needs more guidance,
start with more pressure and decrease from there.
The chin strap can be adjusted for more or less pressure when the reins are engaged.
If your horse is more sensitive, use less pressure. If the horse is just learning or needs more guidance,
start with more pressure and decrease from there.
Round Braided Plain Chin Strap included
- slightly adjustable by moving knots Round Braid Chin Strap with Rope Rings
- offers greater adjustability -reins attach to rope rings so only 2 rings are required for any nose band pattern |
Upgrade to an Adjustable Flat Braided Chin Strap for $14.00 which includes an additional 2 rings on narrow patterns. Add just $8.00 for wider patterns.
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Step 4: Place your order
Feel free to use this order form -or- continue shopping for other items
and use the "Order" tab at the top of the page. Either way works!
Feel free to use this order form -or- continue shopping for other items
and use the "Order" tab at the top of the page. Either way works!
Braided Nose Band Side Pull Gallery
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Here's BNBSP3 shown with the saddle pad it was made to match and with the horse it was made for. Misty seems to really like it! She responded very well to it! >>>><<<< |
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Daisy is modeling BNBSP16 below.
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"Merry Christmas Lorie! I finally got a chance to try the nose band on Shiloh today! I have to do a minor adjustment on the knots but it fits amazing and looks fantastic. She was really responsive using this as opposed to her last bitless bridle and it doesn’t leave marks either. I think she is truly happy in her new bridle! Thank you so very much!" ~ Marcy RD >>>><<<< |
Martina G. sent me these pictures of her beautiful horse wearing BNBSP26.
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"I love the way it looks on her." "She's responding very well."
~ Martina G. |
Meet "Silver". At left, Silver is modeling BNBSP27 in the Waterfall pattern and matching Loop Reins in the Flat Weave pattern. At right, Silver is showing off BNBSP29 in the Criss Cross pattern. Also shown are matching Loop Reins in the 6x3 Flat pattern with Braided Water Loops and trigger snaps. Jessica has some pretty great photography skills and her horse, Silver, makes a great model! |
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Add a matching BROW BAND, THROAT LATCH, and/or REINS for a beautiful matching set as shown below.
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Add a matching BROW BAND, THROAT LATCH, and/or REINS for a beautiful matching set as shown below.
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