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Hackamore Assembly


Horse HackamoreUnder used in today’s world of horse training, the hackamore can be a key tool used to put a great handle on a young horse. Most people don’t realize that a hackamore is used after the young horse has been broke well in a snaffle bit. According to tradition, a young horse should be started in a ring snaffle, taught to give to pressure, flex well and be able to stop, then put into a bosal as his bridle teeth come in.

Three pieces make up the hackamore. The rawhide braided nosepiece is called the bosal. The leather headstrap is called the hanger and the rein tied to the bosal is the mecate. The complete set assembled is referred to as the hackamore.

The bosal is available in either an 8 plait rawhide braid or a 16 plait braid. The more plaits or strands of rawhide a bosal is braided with, the smoother the bosal is. It is also important that a bosal have a rawhide core, not a cable or rope. This allows the bosal to be shaped to fit the horse’s face by getting it wet, shaping it and letting it set. Choosing between an 8 plait or 16 plait comes down to how much money you wish to spend. Both the 8 and the 16 available from us are exceptionally smooth (won’t rub the face) and are extremely high quality.

The bosal comes in either a 3/8″ or 5/8″ diameter. The thicker the bosal, the less harsh it is. The 5/8″″bosal would be the first one used and then as the horse develops a great handle, the 3/8″ can be used as less pulling is required. Each bosal comes with a basic latigo leather hanger. Most any headstall can be used to create a hanger of your preference. Mecates are available in 3/8″, 1/2″, 9/16″ and 5/8″ sizes. It is important to use a 3/8″ or 1/2″ mecate on the 3/8″ bosal and 1/2″ to 5/8″ mecates on the 5/8″ bosals. Our mecates are made from braided 100% horse mane hair, braided parachute cord, treeline braided rope or braided nylon. Most of the time, a mecate is chosen because of the feel that the rider prefers. Traditionally, mane hair mecates have been used because the prickly horse hair ends create more feel on the horse’s neck which is beneficial when teaching the young horse to neck rein. The braided parachute cord mecate is considered the ultimate by many trainers today.

Bosals with Hangers    

bosal
3/8" 8 Plait Bosal with Hanger

$59.99
bosal

bosal
5/8" 8 Plait Bosal with Hanger

$84.99
bosal noseband

16 Plait Bosal with Hanger
5/8" 16 Plait Bosal with Hanger
$149.99
Bosal

16 Plait Bosal with Hanger
3/8" 16 Plait Bosal with Hanger
$129.99
Bosal with Hanger

       
Hanger      

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Deluxe Braided Latigo Bosal Hanger
$24.99

bosal hanger

     
       
Mecate      

Mecate - 22' L 1/2
Mecate - 22' L 1/2"

$49.99
Mecate

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Braided Parachute Cord Mecate w/Shuefly
$139.99
Mecate

Braided Nylon Mecate w/Shuefly Thumbnail
Braided Nylon Mecate w/Shuefly
$67.99
Mecate

Double Diamond Treeline Mecate w/ Shuefly Thumbnail
Double Diamond Treeline Mecate w/ Shuefly
$86.99
mecate

 

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Six Strand Mane Hair Mecate
$69.99

Mecate

mecate

6 Strand Mane Hair 3/8" Mecate
$69.99
mecate

 
 

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