Hackamore, free bit bridle.

Is your horse’s mouth sore? Or maybe your horse is sensitive and belongs to horses that do not tolerate a bit? Hackamore provides the same precise contact but does it in a different way. It transfers the pressure from the inside of the mouth to the horse’s nasal bone, bringing relief and relief.

Hackamore is the perfect tool for any horse with a sensitive mouth. This may be all the pet accepts and provides pain and pressure relief. This gear is perfect for anyone with a horse that doesn’t do well with traditional bits.

What is a hackamore?

Hackamore is a special kind bit . It works on the horse’s nose, unlike the normal bit, which works on the lower jaw. It is an alternative to a regular bit, allowing the rider’s hand to come into contact with the horse. You also need a bridle for a hackamore. We offer our store Bridle for hackamoreBalotade Quick , which allows you to safely set up and use the hackamore. Our bridle also has an anatomically profiled poll at the front. We will be able to qualify such a combination to the category of “bitless bridles”. This is another type of bridle that can be used on horseback, and the hackamore is the most used.

How is a hackamore built?

The hackamore that are on the market are made up of 2 steel cups and leather straps above and below the mouth . Soft-touch leather without sharp edges prevents chafing and provides comfort during long workouts. Specially designed structure to make the hackamore flexible, comfortable and easy to use for you and your horse. Made of high-quality leather and durable steel.

When to use a hackamore instead of a standard bit?

This type of contact does not use the horse’s mouth, but instead puts pressure on the horse’s nose. The Hackamore is ideal for horses that need more time to accept a bit for a variety of reasons. There are horses with dental problems, such with a sensitive mouth or with defects of the jaw. Hackamore, on the other hand, works as a lever and affects the horse’s nose. As a result, it does not have any contact with the dentition and can be used without problems with the mouth.

Who can use the hackamore?

A rider looking for an alternative to his horse and deciding to hackamore should be experienced . Starting with good knowledge that will justify the decision as to which bit to use, through riding skills. His seat must be in balance and the reins he is holding should act gently depending on the situation. Unfortunately, in the case of bad skills and incorrect operation, you can hurt your horse.

The role of the nasal and submandibular strips in the hackamore.

The nose strap in the hackamore is the main element that permanently interacts with the horse. It is he who causes the pressure on the nasal bone. Therefore, its proper execution is very important. To use it, it must be trimmed with soft leather for the comfort of the horse. Too stiff, hard strip could stick into the horse’s nosebone and cause problems. It is easy to imagine what injuries he could cause to the horse.

The second strap is the submandibular one, it provides stabilization and regulation of the position of the entire hackamore on the horse’s nose.

Can the hackamore be used on horses that tolerate bits?

Of course. The use of a hackamore can of course be voluntary. It is commonly believed that it is only used because of the horse’s problems. This is most common, but the rider may choose them for other reasons as well. Sometimes the horse may just respond well to the hackamore and its leverage. How it works is different from the bit, so you may find that your horse will simply walk better with a hackamore or other bitless bridles.

Can a hackamore break a horse’s nasal bone?

Hackamore, like other bitless bridles, works by putting pressure on the horse’s nose. The rider’s fingers no longer have contact with the teeth through the reins. It can therefore be assumed that the nasal bones can be damaged under very high pressure. This is a popular myth and, in practice, it has hardly been found in any of the horses. More likely it will be to break the stripes by applying a lot of pressure with the metal cups. Nevertheless, the gentle influence of the rider’s hand on the horse is very important. Thanks to this, such a threat will not even have to worry about. And the hackamore can be safely used on his horses.

Are hackamore bridles a bitless bridle?

Hackamore itself cannot be considered a bridle. It is type of bit ( like a bit) and will not stay on the horse’s mouth by itself. It needs straps that pass over the horse’s head and attached to both sides of the hack. Only then can it be classified as a bridle and ridden in it.

Hackamore in the Balotade offer.

Our store offers several products of this type. When it comes to the bit, we have a basic model and an additional model that is more contoured. It’s a Roma hackamore. We also offer hackamore bridles. It is a Quick model with and without a hackamore.

Each of our Hackamores is made in accordance with the anatomy of horses. You can use them without any problems and without any problems, if your horse needs rest for the jaw.