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So can you explain why the mechanical hackamore give more control? I have 
seen a lot of people use them and know they have some leverage, but don't 
have a good idea of how they work.

Kristen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zephyr Arabians" <z_arabs@xxxxxxxxx>
> For my gelding, who is a freight train (and learned
> how to root on his second 50, oh joy), I use a
> mechanical hackamore.  He used to tug and pull and try
> to run through a bit even on training rides, used to
> make me crazy and kill my hands & shoulders (yet you
> should see his arena work, he's gorgeous).  For him,
> the mechanical hack made all the difference in the
> world and he can go on a loose rein most of the time
> -- something that actually wasn't an option with the
> bit since he would never relax. 



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