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The Freno and the Bocado – Uruguayan Equestrian

June 29, 2010

THE FRENO AND THE BOCADO – illustrated by  E Castells Capurro 1959

Though both are put in the horse’s mouth, the freno and the bocado are different in design. The freno is a metal bit used with tamed horses, and the bocado is a leather bit used with untamed horses. The freno consists of a Pelham [...]

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