--- Lorraine Voog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > How about the mechanical hackamore. What is the > difference between > that and the bosal type? Lorraine >
Those use leverage to put pressure under the chin, either with a leather or chain curb strap, it can be pretty harsh, especially the chain. The bosal, the real ones, which are made from braided leather, those would just put pressure on the nose, pretty much the same with a regular sidepull, but I think it's easier to turn them in a sidepull, I also think the sidepull makes a turning cue easier than a mechanical hackamore, the mechanical hackamore sort of just allows you to pull back. I have a mechanical hackamore, have had it for years, but I don't think it would be first on my list to recommend to others. I think a sidepull is easier to use and it would be harder to misuse it. Kim
