Stubben Hackamore is rated
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Rated 4 out of
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Cori from
Wonderful quality
This is a very good quality hackamore. The slit to help hold the cheek straps off the eye didn't really work for mine. I will to buy a special hackamore bridle to use this one properly. The shanks were a bit scuffed already before even putting it on my horse. It was like that in the package. I don't know if it was a returned item or something.
Pros: high quality leather almost "foamy" feeling, will mold to your horse's nose
Cons: The design of the noseband is flawed. Yes, you can tighten the noseband (which we had to for my horse). However, you can only "hide" one of the straps, the other one will go on top of the noseband. The chinstrap leather is stiff and bulky (probably will soften up nicely with proper leather treatment). the metal part itself (not the shank) is bigger than it appears in the picture. When hackamore was fitted in the proper location, it was a pretty precise fit or it would bump his jawbone. As much as I had researched on hackamores as well as this one, this one did not have as much leverage as I thought it would have. My horse can also act like a complete hothead (whereas other days he's as calm as could be and listen perfectly), but it is not strong enough for him. I read that this one would have a little bit of sideaction to it (of course not as much as other options), that would be just that "a little."
I came very close to returning this. A bridle that would probably fit better with those cost a lot, and then it comes with a hackamore. Yeah. Um. I feel at this point this is not the hackamore for my horse unless he's having a day where I could basically ride him without anything on his head at all. That being said, it's a beautiful, well made hackamore and I might be able to use it on him one day. Still, disappointed of course.
Date published: 2022-07-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Journey from
Great features.
My horse and I are very happy with this hackamore. It adjusted well (I have a small Arabian) and I like the slots which allow the cheek pieces to adjust position with movement of the hackamore. I like that it is stainless steel. My horse has developed mouth issues. He is much more relaxed with this hackamore.
Date published: 2022-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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kristi from
beautifully made hackamore
fits beautifully. not had a chance to use it because i've been sick. can't wait!
Date published: 2021-06-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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April from
Great Quality - supple leather- easy to use!
I love using this hackamore for happy hacks with my horse!
Date published: 2021-06-08
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jade from
Most attractive hackamore, but quite long shanks
This is the highest quality hackamore I have found (short of importing from Germany). Good leather, very smooth sturdy metal. The bridle hooks on the noseband look way better than the typical buckles. However, I think they are unnecessary. I usually don't adjust that part of a hackamore, and the one time I tried with this one it wouldn't work - there is not enough room under the leather cover for both tails to fit if you try to shorten the noseband. It will just look uneven if you only shorten one side. I would like to see a hackamore with one solid noseband, no buckles to (not) be adjusted.
If you are considering buying this or the Herm Sprenger - BUY THIS ONE. They are comparable in price and this is much better quality. Plus, the slits at the top of this one (absent in the Sprenger) are essential to keep the cheekpieces being pulled towards the eyes. The only reason to consider the Sprenger over this is because the shanks are shorter on that one. But if you need shorter shanks, I would go with a flower hackamore.
I few improvements I would like to see:
- an option for a shorter shank
- more room in the upper slits - some bridles to not fit through or don't slide easily.
- noseband without any sort of buckles. or at least not have extra holes that aren't even usable
- keepers that hold the folded leather together by the rings
Bottom line: I use this on my big warmblood that needs extra leverage. I use a flower hackamore for every other horse. If I was going to show, I would want this noseband over any other currently available (even if I put it on the flower shanks).
Date published: 2021-03-20
Rated 4 out of
5
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Poppop from
Very high quality
This hackamore is very well made. The leather was a little stiff and i had a hard time adjusting the nose piece. My head stall straps did nit fit into the curved openings that were meant to prevent the leather from interfering with my horses eyes. Because of this I had to return the hackamore.
Date published: 2019-10-22