Chain noseband hackamore?

Question

Is a bicycle chain covered in a rubber tube stronger than a rope noseband on a hackamore? Im looking at the stiver hackamores and one has a covered chain and the other a rope. can someone please explain the difference between the two?

Answer 1

depends on how being handled

Answer 2

A chain is more severe than a rope.  What effect are you looking for?  What are you wanting to get out of your horse with this kind of hackamore?

Answer 3

There are going to be different hackamores for different jobs. The chain hackamore is really good at getting a better rate and flex from a horse. The tape is to help the chain not be so severe.

The rope hackamores and leather hackamores are mostly used for getting a better head and more control on a green horse or a hard faced horse.

Keep in mind, whether it be a chain or rope noseband you also need to consider the length of the shank as this will make a considerable difference on the feel.

Answer 4

It is definitely more cruel.  How horrible that you would even consider such a thing.   Obviously, you do not understand the reasoning for using a hackamore.   Think about it.  How would a rope VS a metal chain across your nose feel??????

Answer 5

You are looking at mechanical hackamores. I have two mechanical hackamores. I do not like them, I like bosals, that's what I use primarily. Yes the bike chain is stronger, but it is much more harsh. YES HARSH. Hackamores can be just as harsh as a bit if not used right. I would stay with the rope or rawhide nose band rather than the chain. It's simple if you think about it, which would you rather someone run across your nose, a rope or a bike chain(rubber coated or not). Plus the rubber coating on the bike chain only last about 4 years before rotting, where as a bosal or rope will last much longer.

Answer 6

chain is really really cruel. most are chain covered in rubber, but if the rubber breaks you can put sheepskin on it.