correct fitting of a german hackamore

[_daisy_]

can anyone find me a picture of a correctly fitted german hackamore? i need one and cant seem to find one

thanks in advance

 

[RunToEarth]

Is that any help? I know there is a snaffle in there too but it shouldnt affect the height at which the hackamore sits.

 

[Weezy]

 

[_daisy_]

cheers Rosie,
it does help even though the snaffle is there, all the ones i can find are sat too low or are of the english version

 

[_daisy_]

thanks Lou, thats perfect

 

[Weezy]

You are welcome

 

[Natch]

Just interested because I know naff all about hackamores, but why does that rider have a hackamore and a snaffle on? I can't see that the hackamore is attached to anything but maybe that's just my ignorance on the subject

ETS Horse, HORSE, not rider has the hackamore on! Doh!

 

[Weezy]

Brakes and steering

 

[Ezme]

German hackamore and snaffle have been popular with SJ'ers for a while. I think its for speed turns without hauling on mouth.

Although watching olyimpia coverage I saw lots of good 'ol english hackamores!

 

[RunToEarth]

Yes as lou says, that is a pretty strong bit you have there, but some horses need the mouth contact too. The two are attatched by a spur strap (not ideal) but it does get the results, as that horse is a difficult one to bit, robert does well to ride him like he does!

 

[Natch]

Ok... So the hackamore and bit back each other up? ish?

Would you ride with two sets of reins or somehow attach the german hackamore to the snaffle or something else?

(sorry for hijacking thread)

Sorry just read Rosiie's post, thanks all!

 

[RunToEarth]

You can ride with two sets, although when we tested that at home it proved unsuccessful

Those are joined with spur straps. The two back eachother up, as they work in different ways. It is horses for courses really!

 

[Stateside]

A good way of knowing if the hackamore is in the right place is have it so the lower bar connected to both checks are just out reach to the horses mouth ( lips & muzzel ) but you need it placed high. And you ride with a very light contact and use the check and release method, But practise at home a lot, I have had a few horses resist as they did not understand what was expected of them and when worked it out ,But when they had they were fantastic in one, but often going back to a bit and then back to the hackamore, chop & change. But that's horses,

 

[Pidge]

 

[fornema]

There is a purpose built german hackamore with a snaffle attached, robert i think is the one who uses one they are not to different bits but attaches some how

 

[RunToEarth]

Yes- the picture I posted above is of Finnbarr V, Robert's horse.