Hackamore
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A hackamore is a type of animal headgear which does not have a bit. Instead, it has a special type of noseband that works on pressure points on the face, nose, and chin. Hackamores are most often seen
A horse wearing a bosal hackamore with a fiador
A horse wearing a bosal-style hackamore
5th century AD Eastern Roman mosaic from the emperor's palace in Constantinople
An English style jumping cavesson
Bitless bridle
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A bitless bridle is a general term describing a wide range of headgear for horses or other animals that directs the animal without using a bit. Direction control may also be via a noseband or cavesson
Hackamore
…nosebands are also called hackamores, though some bitless designs with lighter weight nosebands that work off tension rather than weight are also called bitless bridles. A noseband with shanks and a curb chain to add leverage is called a mechanical hackamore, but is not considered a true hackamore. A simple leather…
A cross-under bitless bridle
A cross-under bridle