Ridecamp: Re: [RC] hackamores, et al

--- Laurie Durgin <ladurgin@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I read a book on bits and bridles that stated alot
> of people think a hacamore is gentler and more
> humane than a bit, but actually is could have severe
> leverage, depending on the shanks, noseband ,etc.
> It's just that it is on the nose and not the mouth.

Yes.  A mechanical hackamore can be one of the most
severe bits you can use.  And, yes, even though it's
not in the mouth, it's still a bit.

But, like all bits & all training equipment, it's not
necessarily the equipment that's harsh or "cruel" but
the person whose hands are using it...

> bout the spanish jacima(sp?) and bosal, and said the
> horse had to be trained to tuck before you could use
> one on him. 

Again, yes.  This also applies to bitless bridles,
sidepulls, riding in a halter, etc.  These work best
on a horse who holds it's head closer to the vertical.
 If a horse carries it's nose up in the air, these are
not the best options (in fact, I think I even saw a
bitless bridle website that was honest enough to
mention this). ;)

~Nicole

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