Looking into getting one. It looks like it sits pretty far down though which is my only worry. Thoughts?

Message Ronny Clampitt on Facebook. He's really friendly and ready to answer any questions for ya. His hacks are designed to sit a specific way, and its different from other hacks.

If you study the horse's nerve anatomy on their head, it may make more sense, but I would go straight to the man, himself. 

Maybe he will see this thread and come on to explain.

I guess I'm hoping for other opinions and experiences too. I'll message him as well. I was always taught never to have it that low due to the nasal bone (don't know the technical name)/soft tissue/nasal passages. I love the idea of the lift it has and the chain nose band though. 

My horses don't like it low, I adjust it higher and they work really well in it

My horse is a little too sensitive to have it so low too but I adjust it up and it's fine. 

Ronnie will tell you to let the horse tell you how low you want to have the nose-  band. Each horse is gonna react to it their own way! The chain nose is only as severe as the hands using it! I'm 6'1" and starve myself to stay 165 -175, IM A MAN,  and I will ALWAYS have to remember to be LITE, LITE, LITE! WITH ANY BIT! But these hacks are easy to "FEEL" with! And I've got 3 now! If the chain nose is just something you can't deal with, wrap it with gauze and/or vet wrap and/or electrical tape! Pad that sucker up, but realize you may loose a lot of the "FEEL" it's known for! But if it works for you that's all that counts! And/or contact Ronnie. He's great!!! And a very knowledgeable horseman!

I love mine. One mare prefers it low but one mare likes it to ride a little higher.

Thank you. 

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