Item description for Toklat Zilco Australia "S" Mechanical Hackamore PVC Padded Nose Short Shank

An effective alternative to a bit, the Zilco "S" Hackamore offers a contoured and comfortable design that uses leverage to apply pressure to certain areas of the face, nose and chin when the reins are engaged. Designed in Australia for Toklat, the cushioned PVC waffle lining promotes a gentle action across the nose and prevents excessive rubbing or discomfort while the dual chin and noseband adjustments allow for a custom fit.

The stainless steel "S" shaped shanks are positioned and angled at a specific length to deliver optimum control while the bridle attachment rings offer stability and effective lateral influence for higher levels of riding. Hackamores act via pressure points on the face, nose and chin. The "S" shaped cheek of this model helps to reduce the severity of the hackamore's action when compared with the standard pattern. The cheek shape also allows easier drinking and eating when bridled. When rein pressure is applied or released, the shaped noseband automatically disperses or releases pressure to the horse's nose and chin.

This mechanical hackamore was designed to create a light nose and enhance full control. This is a great training tool for any program where control is essential, western pleasure, reining, even putting the "whoa" on gaming stock. Applying the pressure slowly will communicate to the horse that light pressure on the nose will be followed by more intense pressure on the nose and chin. The hackamore is also a very useful tool when training neck reining and enhances total control when needed. This is a quality stainless steel hackamore bit that will last you a lifetime with proper care.
Zilco began in 1962 as a small factory in Sydney, Australia, making lightweight racing products from revolutionary synthetic materials. Zilco's famous synthetic strapping is made from specially woven webbing that is coated in a co-polymer. This strong strapping retains its flexibility over a large temperature range and has great resistance to abrasion, tear and cracking. The strapping will not wick moisture like other synthetic materials so the coating won’t split or open. Wonderful ease of maintenance you will appreciate.

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