how should a hackamore be fitted?i just got one for my horse and when i rode him with it he was ok conrtol wise, also, i was being very light with my hands, but when i was cantering him, he started bucking, and i didnt know why. again, i was being very light with my hands hardly any contact. the way i have it fitted now i have it above his nasal canals, so that it does not cut off his breathing and i am using it with his normal bridle that i have with bits, do i have to buy a special bridle or anything?
2007-03-13 10:30:47 · 4 answers · asked by d 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Are you talking about a mechanical hackamore or a bosal? To fit a bosal feel up your horses nostrils until you feel the bone place the bosal about one inch above where the bone begins. The fiador knot should hang about one inch from his chin. You should be able to easily fit two fingers between the bosal and his jaw bone. If it is too tight or too loose you can add or remove wraps on the mecate to fit. If you are talking about a mechanical hackamore, (which is not a true hackamore) I hate them and never use them or recommend them to anyone.
2007-03-13 11:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by sity.cent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using a hackamore I would suggest not using a mechanical hackamore. Unless you have a lot of experience with using them and/or your horse is hard to control. I have used a flece lined hackamore for many years and have found it to be the best, especially if your horse doesn't neck-rein. The bottom of the hackamore should sit right on the bottom of your horses nasal bone. To size the curb chain, put your index and middle finger under your horses chin and pull back on the reins. The chain shold comein contact with your ingers when the shanks reach a 45 degree angle. If you horse neck reins well, a bosal would be the best however if your horse is a bit headstrong a fleece lined hackamore is better. Hope this helps. Here is a site you can buy one.
http://www.horse.com/products/gift-0__sku-WBE12.html
2007-03-14 18:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by abbracadabra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fit my hackamores and bosals about an inch lower than the halter would normally lie. They seem to respond a tad better that way. The bridle shouldn't cause your horse to buck unless he is in severe pain. I'm sure he was just fresh or being disrespectful.
2007-03-13 17:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some horses are shocked when you start them off right away with something different. It's kind of like changing their food w/o a transition. Your horse will probably need time to get used to it. I use a hackamore on my horse, and he's okay with it. If you soon see a large bump in front of the noseband, he might have a blood clot there. Watch out for those! My old trainer had a horse that had a clot. If your horse develops one, give him a break from it. Good luck!
2007-03-13 17:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by CoolNCharismatic21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋