hackamore
/ˈhækəˌmɔr/
noun
- A type of bridle or headgear for a horse that uses a noseband instead of a bit in the mouth.
- A hackamore can be gentler on a horse's mouth than a traditional bridle.
- The trainer prefers using a hackamore on young horses that are not ready for a bit.
- She adjusted the hackamore carefully before leading the horse into the ring.
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