Control Points Bridge of Nose - Hackamores (side pull) Chin Area - Curb chain (loose or tight) Corner of Lips - All mouthpieces Bars - All mouthpieces Palate - Higher ports Poll - Shank bits and draw gags Tongue - Chain, 3 piece snaffle Cheek - Ring Snaffle, Offset Dee (side pull)
Control
Larger diameter mouthpieces give less control; smaller diameters give more control.
Wide ported mouth pieces provide tongue relief.
The longer the shank (more leverage), the more control the bit has.
A twisted mouthpiece offers more control than a solid mouth piece.
Bit Terms Sweet Iron - Intended to rust, it actually has a sweet taste to it as rusting occurs. Stainless Steel - Very little taste. Gives a clean, neat look. Copper - Causes mouth to salivate keeping it soft and usable to the rider. Snaffle - Broken in middle. Most common. Double Twisted Wire Snaffle - Two small snaffles which are broken off-center from each other. Chain - Works lightly on the bars and corners of lips while adding some tongue pressure. Solid - Any mouthpiece that is not broken. Port - Center portion of mouthpiece. Both height and width are important in creating the amount of tongue pressure or tongue relief. Timing - Amount of time required from the moment the reins are pulled till the horse reacts. Poll - Top of the head behind the ears where the neck and head join. Curb Chain Pressure - Timing of the bit. Loose curb chain - slower. tight curb chain - faster. Mullen Relief - A forward curve in the mouthpiece that creates even pressure across the bars and tongue.
Horses love this Hackamore, 11/3/2008
Chino Valley AZ
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Between my girlfriend and myself we have 4 of these. Our horses love them and we have great control. I am on my way to purchase 2 more as I now have 4 horses and can't wait to get them all one of their own.
You too will love it!!!
Recommends this product: Yes
Age: 46
Gender: F
Has owned product for: Longer than one year
Uses product: Every day
Great hackamore, 8/29/2008
by Shelly, Lakeside, CA
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I've tried several hackamores as my 8 yr old gelding hates and fights a bit. For his age it was becoming exasperating to say the least. 15 min and finally got a snaffle in his mouth. Even got his wolf teeth out and rest floated. Tried this hackamore and wow! He just stands for me and I'm on his back in 10 instead of 30, ha! Love this product and get a lot of complements as well for the looks. It does what it says. I have all the control I need with this hackamore. More than I did with a bit. Happy in Lakeside, CA
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