"It’s not the tack, it’s the training" is a reminder and commitment to: - Address any undesired behavior or problems whether on the ground or in the saddle with TRAINING, not with changing tack, and DEFINITELY NOT by increasing the aversive quality of the tack. - Honor our horse’s tack preferences. Which means being open to experimenting with various equipment to see what is least invasive and minimally aversive to them (LIMA). - Honor other people’s/their horse's tack preferences. This one goes much further. In line with the WBA (World Bitless Association), it is to encourage others to experiment with different tack options to find what their horse most prefers and encourage your local, national and international governing bodies to allow freedom of tack choice in competition. Without this freedom of choice, everyone’s motivation and ability to discover their horse’s preferences will be stifled. What’s the point of finding what your horse likes if they may choose something that isn’t “allowed” in your chosen discipline? IF scientific evidence comes to light that justifies any rule against certain tack in a discipline, that is one thing, but, currently, to my knowledge, there is no scientific evidence that supports the current regulations on tack in the competitive disciplines. After some consideration, I decided to pass some of your love and support on to the World Bitless Association. I will donate half of all proceeds to the WBA to support their efforts in promoting tack choice and lobbying the international and national governing bodies of equestrian sport to allow freedom of tack choice in competition. Their World Bitless Horse Day in September was the inspiration behind this tagline. They are a dedicated and powerful voice in the international conversation of equine welfare in sport. info on the shirts: Everyone needs a cozy go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the perfect choice for cooler evenings! • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Double-lined hood • Double-needle stitching throughout • Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling • 1x1 athletic rib knit cuffs and waistband with spandex • Front pouch pocket
