Bombers English Hackamore Leather

Bombers English Hackamore Leather. The Hackamore is a cam style mechanical hackamore. The AT is supplied with a leather back strap and a leather noseband. Leather – a softer and broader surface area, rewarding a good head carriage.

It allows for 3 settings: 

    Screw A + B in place will ensure the quickest application of nose pressure.
    Remove A, leaving B, will allow more rein to be drawn before the noseband is in contact.
    Removing A + B, will allow the noseband to move independently of the shanks, removing nose pressure.

Standard Shank 150: width 100mm, height 150mm, shank 100mm
Long Shank 180: width 100mm, height 180mm, shank 130mm

Nose pressure is the primary source of control when using a hackamore. Care must be taken to set the noseband so that it sits on the bony part of the nose, and not on the soft cartilage. Nose pressure can be softened with the use of a leather nose pad.

Curb pressure may be necessary to improve control, as well as to encourage the chin to tuck in. Curb chain pressure is severe due to the sensitive area of application but can be softened by distributing the pressure to other areas such as the nose and poll. Nylon or leather back straps are a softer option to a curb chain.

Poll pressure is applied through the bridle and will increase proportionally to the length of the bits upper shank/purchase. When applied to a horse that accepts this form of pressure it will bring the head down. Poll pressure is usually used in conjunction with other pressure points, making it more accepted.

HACKAMORES VS BITS
If all bits have failed or the horse has a problem with the conformation of the mouth a hackamore would be recommended for intermediate riders and above. Correct fitting of all hackamores is crucial to avoid damage to the delicate nasal bones or blocking of the nasal passages. The Hackamore is best suited to more experienced riders as the feel is very different from a bit. Always bear in mind our philosophy that more pressure can result in more resistance.