Getting the Most Out of a Crank Noseband
Deciding whether to use a crank noseband can feel like a bit of a minefield if you're scrolling through online horse forums. One person will tell you it's an essential tool for a polished dressage performance, while another might claim it's a shortcut that masks poor training. The truth, as it usually is with horses, lies somewhere in the middle. It's less about the piece of leather itself and much more about how you choose to tighten it—or, more importantly, how you don't. ...