Shires Velociti GARA English Hackamore - Padded Leather Noseband & Stainless Steel

Bitless Control Through the Nose and Poll

Best for: English riders looking for a bitless hackamore with a padded leather nose and short stainless steel cheeks.

The Shires Velociti GARA English Hackamore is made from leather and stainless steel. It works through pressure on the nose and poll instead of the mouth, and the nose is padded leather lined with faux fur.

The cheeks measure 170mm, a fairly short shank, and your reins attach at the bottom of the shank. Shires notes the action can be fairly severe, so ride it with soft, steady hands and give your horse time to learn it at home.

Fit matters with any hackamore. Sit the nose a little lower than a cavesson, on the solid bone rather than the soft cartilage below, so breathing is never restricted. It wipes clean, and comes in Black or Brown.

Why Riders Choose the Velociti GARA Hackamore

• Bitless action — pressure on the nose and poll instead of the mouth
• Padded leather nose — faux fur padding under the leather
• 170mm stainless cheeks — a fairly short shank
• Easy care — wipe clean after riding
• Two colors — Black or Brown leather

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How should the Velociti GARA English Hackamore fit?

Sit the nose a little lower than a cavesson, on the solid part of the nose rather than the soft cartilage below. A hackamore set too low can restrict breathing.

Q: Is a hackamore milder than a bit?

Not always. Shires notes the GARA's action on the nose and poll can be fairly severe, so use light hands and introduce it gradually.

Q: Do I need special reins?

No. Attach a single pair of reins to the bottom of the shank as you would to a bit.