Re: RC: Re: Sleister vs. Arabian S Hackamore

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

A Sleister can be a VERY nice hackamore, but in the wrong hand, like the
mildest bit, can be a disasters for the horse.  I, personally use
and LOVE the sliester (and so does my horse)

Teddy

Mskit wrote:

>   
> > -----Original
> > Message-----
> > From: Redman <aredman@remcen.ehhs.cmich.edu>
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> > Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999
> > 3:04 PM
> > Subject: RC: Sleister vs. Arabian
> > S Hackamore
> >  Does anyone know what the
> > differences between these two are?  I am interested Hi
> > - I use a Myler from Toklat on my Appy mare, with a flat leather nose wrapped
> > in sheepskin. It is the model with two sets of rings on it. The shanks
> > are about 6 in. long, and curved. For a curb, I use a wide leather strap,
> > no chain. The curb leather is fastened on the noseband rings, not the headstall
> > rings, in an effort to get it closer to it's proper position (the chin
> > groove). She does real well in this. I like the short shanks of the "S"
> > Hack, but think the Sleister is too long, too much potential for hurting
> > the horse. Good luck - Cheryl
> > in WNYHorse kids Kit,
> > Bobby and Danimskit@utec.net