Bosals

A bosal is a piece of equipment put on a horse's head for riding. A bosal is also called a hackamore.

 The three parts of a bosal, or hackamore, are:
     *The hanger (sometimes called a headstall, this is the part that goes over a horse's head, behind
        the ears).
     *The mecate (reins, traditionally made from horse hair).
     *The bosal. The bosal goes around the nose of the horse, and has a knot at the back.

    Typically, a bosal is used for training. Although a horse trainer will always have his or her own way of doing things, it is common for an unbroke horse to be started in a snaffle bit, then graduated to a bosal. When the horse is advanced in the bosal, it will often then be ridden in both a bosal and a curb bit, then ultimately ridden in a curb bit alone.

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	8-Plait Bosal, 5/8" By Weaver Leather This hand-braided 8-plait natural rawhide bosal comes in a 5/8" width for more advanced training. #30-0799	Regular Price: $63.95 SOLD OUT! Check Box
	Bosal Hanger By Weaver Leather   This 5/8" honey bridle leather strap is doubled and stitched with smoothed and darkened edges. Long bit ends fit to any bosal or bit. Nickel plated hardware. Horse size. #20-0301-HY	Regular Price: $38.95 SOLD OUT! Check Box

 

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