hackamore
Noun
Meaning
A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
halter
band
tether
bridle
chain
bit
collar
restraint
harness
curb
deterrent
yoke
rein
headgear
leash
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Hackamores and other bitless designs A bosal hackamore main A hackamore is a headgear that utilizes a heavy noseband of some sort, rather than a bit, most often used to train young horses or to go easy on an older horse's mouth.
The word " hackamore " is derived from the Spanish word jáquima.