Bits: Little S Hack - Page 2

almost_mozart · 12-06-2007, 06:37 PM

I use it as is--rope noseband and curb chain. There's not much shank length, so it takes pretty hard hands to do any damage to the nose or jaw.

http://www.nbhamo2.com/Pictures.html

If you scroll down to 'Shanna and Bones,' you'll see a pretty terrible picture of it.

cameo05 · 12-07-2007, 04:46 PM

I have never had a problem with it causing any damage to the nose. It sits pretty loose unless it is not fitted quite right. I have friends that take a little vet wrap and put about the width wise of the vet wrap and wrap it 3 to 4 times, but that is when there daughter is runnibg barrels.

It would take pretty hard hands or to tight to cause any damage. I used it as it comes, but I wouldn't think that a leather strap would cause any problems.

HorseDork · 12-08-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cameo05

I have never had a problem with it causing any damage to the nose. It sits pretty loose unless it is not fitted quite right. I have friends that take a little vet wrap and put about the width wise of the vet wrap and wrap it 3 to 4 times, but that is when there daughter is runnibg barrels.

It would take pretty hard hands or to tight to cause any damage. I used it as it comes, but I wouldn't think that a leather strap would cause any problems.

all my hacks have a leather strap rather than a chain...works fine. i also do the nose band with vet wrap.

i think to do any damage you would have to pull back very hard for a long time without any releasing and/or have the hack too low on the nose.

Gemni · 02-22-2008, 04:56 PM

Does anyone have a picture of one on their horse? I have one and I'm wondering if it's in the right place.

iris_surreal_euphoria · 02-23-2008, 09:32 AM

Me too! I just bought one, and hope it's adjusted right.

Bandit · 02-23-2008, 11:07 AM

I would also like to see pics of how its suppose to be adjusted because I hope to get one to try.

almost_mozart · 02-23-2008, 01:10 PM

S bit fit?

Bandit · 02-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Thanks!

Bonanza · 02-23-2008, 10:10 PM

I just tried a Little S on my new mare this morning and it worked great - Rosie neck reined in it fine and had a very good whoa even from a lope. She really responded well and her head tossing went away. I think the head tossing is nerves because I notice she does it when she is nervous otherwise. She was totally relaxed during our ride today with her new hackamore - it was awesome. I bought the one with the leather noseband so it would be gentler and I still had plenty of control

horsey-gal · 02-24-2008, 08:05 AM

I used a Little S hack on Raven, hubbys mare. She normally only has 2 speeds, fast and faster. With the S hack, she responded so well, now we are waiting to get her one also. I love them!

Crazy4paints · 02-24-2008, 01:28 PM

I just got back from town, and guess what, I just bought one of those too, I was looking for something for a "first-time-wearer" to try, I hope this will not be too harsh? I always use bits with my girls, but this mare, just seems to hate, all bits Ive used, so thought I would try this, will let you all know how it goes...

RacerMom · 02-27-2008, 12:00 PM

Well I just got back from Tractor Supply with my new Little S Hack! They were riding Hank in a Tom Thumb but I want to try this hack out because all I do is trail ride and I just don't want to have to use a bit. It is to cold and windy today but I hope to try it out on him by the weekend.

12-06-2007, 06:37 PM
almost_mozart Started Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: .....transitioning..... Posts: 2,423	I use it as is--rope noseband and curb chain. There's not much shank length, so it takes pretty hard hands to do any damage to the nose or jaw. http://www.nbhamo2.com/Pictures.html If you scroll down to 'Shanna and Bones,' you'll see a pretty terrible picture of it.

12-07-2007, 04:46 PM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,889	I have never had a problem with it causing any damage to the nose. It sits pretty loose unless it is not fitted quite right. I have friends that take a little vet wrap and put about the width wise of the vet wrap and wrap it 3 to 4 times, but that is when there daughter is runnibg barrels. It would take pretty hard hands or to tight to cause any damage. I used it as it comes, but I wouldn't think that a leather strap would cause any problems. __________________

02-22-2008, 04:56 PM
Gemni Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Central, Minnesota Posts: 802	Does anyone have a picture of one on their horse? I have one and I'm wondering if it's in the right place. __________________ When life hands you lemons, just add the liquor and you got yourself some lemonade

02-23-2008, 09:32 AM
iris_surreal_euphoria Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,077	Me too! I just bought one, and hope it's adjusted right. __________________ If wishes were horses this room would need a good mucking! Visit our website: http://www.freewebs.com/lazziassacres/

02-23-2008, 11:07 AM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,869	I would also like to see pics of how its suppose to be adjusted because I hope to get one to try. __________________

02-23-2008, 01:10 PM
almost_mozart Started Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: .....transitioning..... Posts: 2,423	S bit fit?

02-23-2008, 01:22 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,869	Thanks! __________________

02-23-2008, 10:10 PM
Bonanza Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,045	I just tried a Little S on my new mare this morning and it worked great - Rosie neck reined in it fine and had a very good whoa even from a lope. She really responded well and her head tossing went away. I think the head tossing is nerves because I notice she does it when she is nervous otherwise. She was totally relaxed during our ride today with her new hackamore - it was awesome. I bought the one with the leather noseband so it would be gentler and I still had plenty of control __________________ It's hard to stumble when you're on your knees.

02-24-2008, 08:05 AM
horsey-gal Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Valley, N.S Posts: 1,747	I used a Little S hack on Raven, hubbys mare. She normally only has 2 speeds, fast and faster. With the S hack, she responded so well, now we are waiting to get her one also. I love them! __________________ " If God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself. "

02-24-2008, 01:28 PM
Crazy4paints Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,699	I just got back from town, and guess what, I just bought one of those too, I was looking for something for a "first-time-wearer" to try, I hope this will not be too harsh? I always use bits with my girls, but this mare, just seems to hate, all bits Ive used, so thought I would try this, will let you all know how it goes... __________________ Offering for your pleasure and enjoyment,exceptional AQHA and APHA Palomino horses.

02-27-2008, 12:00 PM
RacerMom Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mid-Ga Posts: 93	Well I just got back from Tractor Supply with my new Little S Hack! They were riding Hank in a Tom Thumb but I want to try this hack out because all I do is trail ride and I just don't want to have to use a bit. It is to cold and windy today but I hope to try it out on him by the weekend.