tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post1621678665206462038..comments2024-02-12T06:07:55.014-08:00Comments on The Equestrian Vagabond: The HackamoreThe Equestrian Vagabondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-31540794387430180662010-02-20T19:15:07.364-08:002010-02-20T19:15:07.364-08:00I use the Sportack vosal and love it. Have one for...I use the Sportack vosal and love it. Have one for each of my mares now.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035519746076375112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-55830264566713644302010-02-19T18:55:57.045-08:002010-02-19T18:55:57.045-08:00Heidi, I will try that next time I ride Jose. And ...Heidi, I will try that next time I ride Jose. And Pam, I don't know about the Vosal - haven't ever used one. zach, get your wallet out!The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-64550780237316291852010-02-18T19:41:46.267-08:002010-02-18T19:41:46.267-08:00Have you heard any feedback or used the Vosal? Spo...Have you heard any feedback or used the Vosal? Sportack and other such websites sell them. I am really curious about these. PamPamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-38607856997368452582010-02-18T15:17:15.575-08:002010-02-18T15:17:15.575-08:00Dr. Cook's bitless bridle is my choice after h...Dr. Cook's bitless bridle is my choice after having used bits, and several kinds of hackamores, including one with a fleece lined nose band. My gelding fretted so badly with a bit I changed him to the bitless bridle designed by Dr. Cook and completely retrained him according to methods in Basic Training for a Safe Trail Horse. He has become a champion judged trail ride horse without a bit or spurs. I used the Cook bitless to train my young mare also according to the above book, and she's never had a bit. Both horses respond well; I've never felt a lack of control. It's good to visit www.bitlessbridle.com to find out how this bridle works.dazeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214815045327798879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-13990005060941570552010-02-17T21:04:16.769-08:002010-02-17T21:04:16.769-08:00Karen, this headstall is a normal one you can add ...Karen, this headstall is a normal one you can add the hackamore or a bit to. It's similar to this one at <a href="http://www.griffinstack.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=239" rel="nofollow">Griffin's Tack</a> - and Henry can always make it to fit. The one I'm using has has button snaps to go around the halter at the top instead of these 'hook' snaps. But either are easy and fast to take on and off, really convenient.The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-37385486214402375642010-02-17T15:16:21.890-08:002010-02-17T15:16:21.890-08:00Es una embocadura muy util, puede beber y comer si...Es una embocadura muy util, puede beber y comer sin problemas. Para el Raid es muy practico.<br />Saludos de Gabriel.<br /><a href="http://ggjineteraid.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://ggjineteraid.blogspot.com/</a>Gabrielhttp://ggjineteraid.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-56361673203456725902010-02-17T15:11:27.583-08:002010-02-17T15:11:27.583-08:00Merri, what headstall are you using? Is it specifi...Merri, what headstall are you using? Is it specifically made for a hackamore or just a normal add-on headstall. I've been looking for a halter/bridle combo to work with my s-hack (so I can remove the hackamore at vet checks); I can't get my current add-on headstall adjusted short enough for it to work.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-2056924946634197162010-02-17T12:37:17.199-08:002010-02-17T12:37:17.199-08:00Merri, just an fyi, I have 2 friends who tried the...Merri, just an fyi, I have 2 friends who tried the bitless bridle and both had their horses noses swell up from the pressure, since it puts pressure on the nose and jaw all at the same time. If you are going to try one, make sure you can return it if it does not work (cooks bitless bridle does this) or as another friend did she made her own out of rope and put knots where her headstall was etc. She saw a couple on ebay. Me I would just stay with what works on the s hackamore. Take care and love your stories and pics.... pamPamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-10024705879961365732010-02-17T11:45:58.306-08:002010-02-17T11:45:58.306-08:00When out on trail, I also prefer to ride bitless. ...When out on trail, I also prefer to ride bitless. Either sidepull, or a mechanical hackamore (but with a leather strap)HorseOfCoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907659164579327290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-14628490840406913522010-02-17T10:56:16.752-08:002010-02-17T10:56:16.752-08:00Thanks for showcasing this style of hackamore. It&...Thanks for showcasing this style of hackamore. It's not one that is seen often, at least not around here.<br />I like hackamores, for the reasons you mentioned and they are helpful for horses who just don't like bits, but will still give some control.<br />I used a a Dr Cook's Bitless Bridle on my mare and she was much happier in it than a bit, but sometimes I felt I could have used more control with it because she would tend to push back into the nose pressure when she wanted to head back home. We'd end up arguing as I tried to control her head and it would leave a mark across her nose after I took the Bitless bridle off.<br /><br />But she could just never settle down with a bit in her mouth either. <br />I wonder if a hackamore is a good choice for neck reining.<br /><br />Thanks for the photos and explanation. I found it interesting.<br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065325235071302257.post-2527693686147833192010-02-17T09:54:29.874-08:002010-02-17T09:54:29.874-08:00This was the best timing for this post as i have b...This was the best timing for this post as i have been looking/considering going to a hackamore for a bit, and with the AERC convention so close i might buy one to try out :)<br /><br />Thanks!zach_rabowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570406541085600902noreply@blogger.com