Re: RC: Re: Question on S hackamore

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

At 11:15 PM 1/11/2002 -0700, Dot Wiggins wrote: 
> The extra wire at the ends
> of the shanks keeps the shanks from flipping over, or out to the side,
> just generally maintains all the parts in the correct
> positions.
> Replace it with a leather thong, about 3/8 inch wide.  That will be
> strong enough for the purpose, but will break if needed.
>  
> Almost all hackamore bits need a "bottom
> keeper"  and leather is the safest.
>  
Thanks.  Everyone is telling me that the
wire is necessary but that I could replace it with something else. 
I wrapped it in vet wrap last night and will try it today.  If I
don't like that, I'll replace it with leather.  Thanks so much
everyone for your replies.

Amber