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charlenenh Reg. Oct 2010	Posted 2014-02-18 6:17 PM Subject: Hackamores
Extreme Veteran Posts: 422 Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina	whats your favorite hackamores to run barrels and poles in? i am wanting to try a hackamore in my older seasoned barrel/pole mare. i pleasure ride her in a side pull and since shes real turny i thought working her in a hackamore may eliminate some of that idk thought i would try it out but gotta buy one first. whats your favorite hacks???? opinions please. i love the following bit i have seen some trainers use this bit and have been impressed by their horses so if anyone has info on the following bit let me know :) thanks!! (resized.jpg) Attachments ---------------- resized.jpg (8KB - 286 downloads)
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Nateracer Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-02-18 8:13 PM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Miss Laundry Misshap Posts: 5271	If she's bendy I'd try a Jim Warner hack
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SCS89 Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2014-02-19 9:32 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Member Posts: 25	I love the Little S hack on my mare :)
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FlyingJT Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2014-02-19 10:16 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Expert Posts: 1857	Clampitt Hack
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TrailGirl Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2014-02-19 10:25 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Elite Veteran Posts: 1182 Location: Do I hear Banjos?	Jim Warner...absolutely.
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TNcowgirl88 Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2014-02-19 10:42 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Elite Veteran Posts: 667	jim warner and the s hack!
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GraciousLegacy Reg. Nov 2007	Posted 2014-02-19 10:50 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Expert Posts: 1392 Location: Central Texas	Mine rides in a S Hack
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cyount2009 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2014-02-19 11:14 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Expert Posts: 1898	The hackamore you have pictured is an "easy stop" hackamore. I LOVE to tune up my mare in one but I don't run in it, and I almost never recommend it because it is very tricky to use. There was a great article about the use of this handy gadget a few months back in Barrel Horse News. The proper way to use this hack is bump and release. It applies a minimal amount of pressure on the nose however the majority of the pressure is applied by the metal "spoon" on the sensitive soft tissue between the bars of the jaw. This is wonderful option for someone who has a lot of feel in there hands but again it is most definitely not for everyone especially if a person has a tendency to want to "hang on the reins". If you are considering this as an option, do a TON of reading about it. If used incorrectly your horse may consider this a medievel weapon. However what we have to remember is every bit or hackamore is only as sever as we make them. Edited by cyount2009 2014-02-19 11:17 AM
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Crowned Image Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-02-19 11:32 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
I Chore in Chucks Posts: 2882 Location: MD	Love the little S hacks!
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aquinnell Reg. Feb 2010	Posted 2014-02-19 9:49 PM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Twister Survivor Posts: 1270 Location: Minnesota	Love Love Love my Clampitt!! They work great on everything Ive owned
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svincent Reg. Feb 2012	Posted 2014-02-19 9:59 PM Subject: RE: Hackamores
The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic Location: PNW	cyount2009 - 2014-02-19 11:14 AM The hackamore you have pictured is an "easy stop" hackamore. I LOVE to tune up my mare in one but I don't run in it, and I almost never recommend it because it is very tricky to use. There was a great article about the use of this handy gadget a few months back in Barrel Horse News. The proper way to use this hack is bump and release. It applies a minimal amount of pressure on the nose however the majority of the pressure is applied by the metal "spoon" on the sensitive soft tissue between the bars of the jaw. This is wonderful option for someone who has a lot of feel in there hands but again it is most definitely not for everyone especially if a person has a tendency to want to "hang on the reins". If you are considering this as an option, do a TON of reading about it. If used incorrectly your horse may consider this a medievel weapon. However what we have to remember is every bit or hackamore is only as sever as we make them. THIS!!!! I would go a step further and say talk to one of the riders who use this and you admire and TAKE LESSONS with it. I CANNOT ride with one of these, I grew up riding English and have hands that maintain the slightest amount of contact at pretty much all times - my brain and my hands do not coordinate for a bump/release AT ALL. I think the article in BHN even recommends working with a trainer to learn how to use this piece of equipment - it's no different than needing to learn how to use a spade bit on a finished bridle horse. My two favorite hacks that I keep in my tackroom are the Jim Warner and the Little S. Can't live without those two.
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BlazeFlameHarley Reg. Oct 2006	Posted 2014-02-20 1:21 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Chatty Kathy Posts: 6635 Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds.	I believe Diane Guinn runs several of hers in that hack... maybe she will chime in
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slowpoke Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-02-20 6:08 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Curve Ball Posts: 2258 Location: Pelham, TN	The SC-55 BW Hackmore made by Shallow Creek Bits has a great feel to it.
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bbennington Reg. Nov 2009	Posted 2014-02-20 8:00 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Extreme Veteran Posts: 357	I recommend the s hack also. Has decent amount of lift but doesn't have much whoa. So much sure your horse has a good stop. I ride and run both of my horses in one.
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Ctrygirl14 Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-02-20 8:08 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Underestimated Underdog Posts: 3971 Location: Minnesota	I ride my gelding in a Pozzi hack.
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wyodrumrunner Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-02-20 8:24 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Mighty Elk Slayer Posts: 2428 Location: Lewisburg, Tennessee	I'm a big hackamore fan - my favs are the short shank Jim Warner and the rope nose hack from Carolina Bit Co. (it has more of a side-pull action).
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RodeoGirlJodi Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2014-02-20 11:57 AM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Veteran Posts: 226 Location: Middle Tennessee	slowpoke - 2014-02-20 6:08 AM The SC-55 BW Hackmore made by Shallow Creek Bits has a great feel to it. I second this! It's what Irun my rodeo gelding in. Love it! Here is the link to their website if you're interested: http://www.shallowcreekbit.com/ Great people too!
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charlenenh Reg. Oct 2010	Posted 2014-02-20 3:04 PM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Extreme Veteran Posts: 422 Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina	wow thanks for the responses i have a lot of research to do on the few hacks that were mentioned. the hack that i like i have really watched people use this and i love the response that they get. I dont really touch my mares mouth she relys on a lot of leg, neck and seat i do need a lot of woah tho because if i need to get a hold of her i need to grab her. i can ride her in anything but i rider her in a lifter bit. thanks ill take a look of the bits you guys requested
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tweeks Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2014-02-20 3:28 PM Subject: RE: Hackamores
I Love the Oldies Posts: 3767 Location: Central Washington	Little S
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3rdtimesacharm Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2014-02-20 9:34 PM Subject: RE: Hackamores
Big Gun Posts: 2216 Location: Texas	Little s
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