Parelli hackamore

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I am going to try a parelli hackamore on my boy. A friend has lent me hers. I think it would be best to try it in an arena to start with.

Anyone used one and how did your horse get on with it?

Jane
 
Parelli hackmore = a rope halter

These can be bought for under £10

However, I wouldn't chose to ride in one unless you are really into western riding or a happy hacker. Also brakes pretty much depend on your horses goodwill!

Fab halters though for everyday use.
 
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Really......no wonder i was suspicious.....

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Interesting coments. My friend is not obsessive about parelli, just finds it suits her and after several conversations offered to lend me the hackamore. Quite accepts we may not like/get on with hackamore.
 
Have you done any work to get your horse yielding to pressure on a rope halter?

Putting on a rope halter and expecting to have steering & brakes without the relevant training is kinda silly...

However, if I am doing you an injustice then have a go (yes, definately in an arena!) and if you get on well with it buy the non-branded equivalent for yourself at about 1/4 of the price.

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P.s. I have ridden in a rope halter and like it for certain things. I use it to give my horse & me a change to think about, test our relationship, and generally have a bit of fun.

I won't hack in it but know people who do successfully. To me, I don't mind if I am not fully in control in the school (although usually am!) but I want to have the bit there as a back up; for safety's sake I need to know that he will stop/turn etc if there is an immediate need to, something I couldn't 100% guarantee in a rope halter.
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Naturally, thanks for your comments. I don't think there will be a problem in the arena as I can do a whole dressage test (prelim) whilst holding the reins at the buckle, granted not as accurate as having a contact. He is very easy to turn and change pace without reins.

I want to try the hackamore for the reasons you occasionally use it and out of curiosity.

I have been tempted in the past to ride bridleless, just to see what happens but not found the courage.

Jane
 
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