Re: RC: HACKAMORES

[Bob & Amber Roberts <mlaboure@flash.net>]

John B.Ayers wrote:

> Does it take a lot of training to convert the horse to a Hackamore.
> I'm all for more training and like the idea of getting the bit out of his
> mouth if it doesn't mean less control.
>
> John (Vermont)

We have converted ALL our horses to mechanical hackamores!  We use Sleisters
with the wide leather nose band.  The wide leather is the mildest.  I put it
on a horse and lead it from the ground, turn it in both directions, stop it
and back it up.  Then I mount up in a round pen and go through the same
motions.  After that, I take the horse to the trails and have never had a
problem.

All I can say is that, if you get a hackamore, get a good one.  Don't buy the
cheap aluminum rip-offs.  They are cheaply made and not well balanced.  Spend
the money for a good one (like Sleister) and you will never regret it.

Amber


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