Why Use a Loping Hackamore?

The loping hackamore can be used for green-broke colts (before or after introduction to a snaffle bit) or on your seasoned horse when handing the reins to an inexperienced rider. With reins that attach at the base of the noseband, it communicates clearly with lateral cues and also can encourage vertical flexion.

What is a loping bridle?

This is a round caveson hackamore designed to fit low on your horse's nose and, because it is round, it works more like a sidepull than a hackamore, with a side to side action. It is generally used to lope cutting horses to keep their mouths soft.

How does a side pull hackamore work?

Sidepulls: These truly bitless bridles go by a variety of names, including jumping hackamore, cavesson, Lindell and Scrawbrig. They operate directly on the horse's muzzle, with pressure on both reins used for slowing and halting, and a pull on one rein applied to bend the horse or turn him in that direction.