A type of bridle or headgear for horses that uses a nose loop instead of a bit, allowing control without putting metal in the horse's mouth.
From Spanish jáquima (headstall), which may derive from Arabic roots; adopted into English through American cowboy and ranching terminology, particularly in the Southwest.
Vaqueros developed the hackamore as a gentler alternative to metal bits for young horses or those with sensitive mouths—it's still preferred by many horsemen today because it allows riders to guide horses through subtle pressure rather than pain.
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