UNDERSTANDING
THE HACKAMORE (JAQUIMA)

A proper Bosal and Mecate to ride in the Clinic is Furnished!

Equipment can be purchased from Mike during or following the Clinic

TOPICS COVERED

  • Understanding the equipment - Bosal and Mecate (Bar size, length, bosal weight, nose button rotation, rein size and weight)
  • How the bosal physically works on the horse
  • Different ways to tie the hackamore (What constitutes a correct tie)
  • Preparing the horse for the hackamore
  • How to make signals faster or slower
  • How to keep the horse light in the bosal
  • Hand signal differences between the snaffle bit and the hackamore
  • Advantages of the hackamore over the snaffle bit, as pertaining to self carriage
  • How to take care of the equipment