How to Tie a Fiador on a Bosal

Some equestrians prefer using a bosal over a bit; the bosal fits over the horse's muzzle, whereas the bit goes into the horse's mouth. Both methods put pressure on the head in order to instruct the horse which way to turn and when to stop. In order for a bosal to be effective, a fiador needs to be properly tied to it.

Instructions

    • 1

      Pull the tasseled end of the fiador through the "V" shape at the bosal's bottom. Pull the tasseled end to the right. Wrap it around the bosal's body two or three times; this ensures that the slack does not hang loose, which can pose hazards on trails or spook your horse.

    • 2

      Take the fiador's loop and pull it up through the bosal in order to form the reins, making sure that the reins are not twisted. Use the reins to make another wrap around the bosal.

    • 3

      Make one last wrap around the bosal and pull the end of the fiador through the bosal, pulling on it to make sure it is snug.