Hackamores, Bosals & Mecates

Outfit your horse with a hackamore to enhance and gentle your communication with your horse. Choose from our various styles of hackamore bridles and bosal bridles to find the perfect bridle for you and your horse.

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Schneiders® One Ear Bosal Set
Schneiders® One Ear Bosal Set
. Original price: Dhs. 921
. Final price: Dhs. 709
Up to 23% off
This one-ear bosal set is a perfect blend of elegant style and functionality. The light oil, tooled leather boasts dark accents that beautifully contrast its design. This set comes with a headstall, bosal, and mecate, offering everything you need for a superior riding experience. The bridle is adjustable, ensuring an ideal fit, while the bosal features a rawhide core wrapped...
Schneiders® Futurity Bosal Headstall Set
2 colors
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Schneiders® Futurity Bosal Headstall Set
. Original price: Dhs. 1,305
. Final price: Dhs. 746
Up to 42% off
The Schneiders® Futurity Bosal Headstall Set comes with everything you need to put together a bosal headstall for the show ring. The headstall is handcrafted from Grade A leather and features basket weave tooling, a browband, flared cheeks, and leather rosettes at the bit ends. The 5/8" bosal is made of 12 plait rawhide in a classic zigzag pattern, and...
Schneiders® Tooled Browband Bosal Set
Schneiders® Tooled Browband Bosal Set
. Original price: Dhs. 970
. Final price: Dhs. 746
Up to 23% off
Whether for the show ring or daily use, this tooled bosal set, comprising a bridle, bosal, and mecate, is beautifully tooled in a two-tone color combination. The bosal is wrapped in soft leather for added comfort on your horse's sensitive nose, while the light browband bridle features an elegant basketweave tooling with dark trim. • Complete set includes a bridle,...
Schneiders® Bosal Hanger With Bosal
Schneiders® Bosal Hanger With Bosal
. Original price: Dhs. 597
. Final price: Dhs. 411
Up to 31% off
Quality craftsmanship meets timeless style with this well-made rawhide and leather bosal. It’s made from top-notch 5/8" latigo leather and natural rawhide, ensuring both durability and functionality. Complete with a versatile 36-Plait Bosal featuring a 3/4" nose and 5/8" behind-the-nose knots, it exudes classic charm. • Made from durable 5/8" latigo leather cheek and crown with a natural rawhide bosal
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Schneiders® Hackamore Fleece Lined 6
Schneiders® Hackamore Fleece Lined 6" Chrome Plated Cheeks
. Original price: Dhs. 261
. Final price: Dhs. 187
Up to 28% off
• Mechanical device that uses leverage much like that of a curb style bit
• Works nicely on well broke, mature horses or for horses with dental issues
• Fleece lined leather nose band is used as the leverage for control
• 6”chrome plated cheeks are shorter making contact not as harsh
• This device is only as gentle as...
Schneiders® Soft Bosal with Rawhide Core
2 colors
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Schneiders® Soft Bosal with Rawhide Core
. Original price: Dhs. 485
. Final price: Dhs. 336
Up to 30% off
A beautiful soft leather-wrapped bosal that is less aggressive than a rawhide wrapped bosal. Nice on sensitive noses and white-faced horses that tend to get rubbed easily! • 16 plait soft braided leather for a softer bosal
• Rawhide core, wrapped for extra comfort for the horse's delicate or sensitive nose
• A nice alternative to rawhide wrapped
• 5/8"...
Schneiders® Rawhide Bosal
3 colors
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Schneiders® Rawhide Bosal
. Original price: Dhs. 634
. Final price: Dhs. 373
Up to 41% off
This rawhide bosal combines utility with timeless elegance. It boasts 36-plait hand-braided rawhide bosals, merging superior endurance with a distinguished aesthetic. Its thoughtful construction of 5/8" cheeks and a 7/8" nose assures a snug fit for your favorite horse. • Timeless design that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion
• 36 plait hand-braided rawhide bosal
• Comfort-centric design...
Schneiders® Vaquero Braided Nylon Mecate With Horsehair
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Schneiders® Vaquero Braided Nylon Mecate With Horsehair
. Original price: Dhs. 243
. Final price: Dhs. 168
Up to 30% off
Enhance your horsemanship with our Vaquero Braided Nylon Mecate with Horsehair. This high-quality hand-braided nylon mecate offers a smooth feel, balanced weight, and excellent drape, making it an ideal choice for traditional Vaquero-style riding. Featuring a rawhide-knotted popper and a synthetic horsehair tassel, this mecate provides both functionality and classic Western style. • Hand-braided nylon for durability and a smooth,...

When to use a Hackamore Bridle or Bosal Bridle

Many riders choose to ride in bridles with no bits, like bosal bridles and hackamores. These bridles work by using pressure on the horse's face, poll, and nose to allow bitless communication. They are especially good for green horses, horses who respond well to gentle rein aids, or young riders who tug on their horse's mouth.

Bosal Hackamore Bridle

A bosal hackamore bridle looks similar to a rope halter except the noseband is made of thicker, heavier, and harder cow hide material. Instead of reins, a mecate attaches to the bosal bridle just under the horse's chin. The bosal bridle uses mainly nose pressure to control the horse however, they are often used by riders who neck rein. A training bosal bridle can also help teach green horses how to neck rein.

Mechanical Hackamore Bridle

A mechanical hackamore bridle uses leverage on the nose to communicate with the horse. The noseband functions similarly to how a curb bit works in the horse's mouth by creating pressure using shanks that connect to the bridle where a bit would traditionally be placed. Some mechanical hackamore bridles even have double reins.

English vs Western Hackamores or Bosals

Hackamore bridles can come in western or English styles, and there are also show hackamores available that are suitable for certain competitions. However, the bosal bridle is usually only made in western styles though English riders can definitely make use of training bosal bridles for young horses.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hackamores

What is a bosal bridle? What is a bosal bridle used for?

A bosal bridle is a bitless bridle used for green and sensitive horses. The bosal bridle works by putting pressure on the horse's nose using a mecate that attaches under the horse's chin. They often used to train horses how to neck rein.

What is a hackamore? Why would you use a hackamore?

The hackamore is another bitless bridle used for green or sensitive horses. This bridle uses leverage on the horse's nose and poll to give directions. Hackamores can be great for sensitive horses, green horses, or for young riders who may accidentally yank on the horse's mouth.

What is the difference between a bosal and a hackamore?

The difference between a bosal and a hackamore is that a hackamore uses leverage to communicate directions to the horse while a bosal only uses nose pressure.

Can you start a horse in a bosal?

You can definitely start a horse in a bosal. It is a great tool for teaching young horses how to neck rein and how to understand hand aids.

Will a hackamore stop a horse?

This depends. Hackamores are not the right type of bridle for every horse. Strong horses who are hard to control may not do well in a hackamore. However, some kinds of hackamores are designed for strong horses and can be effective. It definitely depends on your horse, if they are quiet and well trained a hackamore should be able to stop them. But if they often misbehave and run away with you a hackamore may not be the right choice.

Is a hackamore better than a bit?

The effectiveness of a hackamore or bitted bridle depends mainly on the hands of the rider. If the rider gives clear and consistent directions either should be equally as effective. In addition, riders with gentle hands will not hurt the horse more or less if they are wearing a bitted bridle or a hackamore. However, hackamores can potentially be better for riders who are learning not to yank on the horse's mouth or for horses who have sensitive mouths. Bitted bridles can be better for stronger horses who are hard to control. Which option is better depends entirely on the specific situation.

What is the difference between a bitless bridle and a hackamore?

A bitless bridle is an english style bridle that uses pressure around the nose to communicate with the horse. Most literally look like english bridles without a bit, bitless bridles also come in western styles but they are designed similarly. Hackamores are similar but have shanks attached on either side to increase leverage on the nose. Hackamores are generally more severe than bitless bridles.

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