Because Hunter does a little side to side head nod like that when he is really relaxed and flying along at the rack, I'd guess (remember - only a guess) that like Amber Applegate's website, the palamino horse horse is a "rackin' fool" and it comes pretty naturally to him. I don't use a bit on Hunter. His little nose nod from side to side is not caused by what's in his mouth. It seems to come with relaxation at gait.
Nancy
