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    Re: [RC] hackamores, et al - Zephyr Arabians


    --- 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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