Horse Western English Leather Fleece Padded Bitless Hackamore 7" Shank Adjustable Nose Curb Chain 35153

I admit, it's been YEARS since I've looked at/bought any new tack. So maybe it's ALL made cheap these days? I don't know. I only know that when I got this, the plastic bag it came in had already been ripped open (like maybe a previous customer had bought and returned it?? I don't know. It doesn't look used.) and when I got it out, I couldn't believe how THIN and cheap and lightweight the metal parts of this hackamore are! I didn't try, of course, but I'm fairly certain that my old, female, over 60, non muscled arms could probably bend this metal pretty easily if I chose to try. Also, mine did not come with ANY TAGS attached to it (as shown in the Amazon picture) so I don't really know if I got the "exact item pictured", or not, tho I suspect it IS the item pictured.I'm still making up my mind if I want to keep and try to use this, or if I should just return it and look for a "higher quality" hackamore.The picture I've included shows how thin the metal is. The picture on Amazon, that I bought this from, is deceiving, and makes the metal look thick and heavy.As far as "using" this hackamore, I have not, yet. I don't know if it's "cheapness" will matter during use, or not. It's SO thin and light weight, I wonder if the metal parts might just "flop around" with every movement of the horse's head?I don't know (yet) how to get hold of the seller thru Amazon to ask about their return policy. HOWEVER, I realized, AFTER I got this item, that I have been trying to buy an item on EBAY from the SAME SELLER and I can't get them to respond to any contact I've tried to make with them. Maybe they will be easier to "reach" thru Amazon. Or maybe not!!I could say, "you get what you pay for", BUT I kind of looked around at other hackamores before buying this one, and many of them run about this same price. I don't know if they are all as cheap made as this one is, or not.Bottom line, just be aware when you buy this, that it is VERY CHEAP Metal and may bend easily. Seller seems to be unreachable thru Ebay and may/may not be unreachable, thru Amazon.

It was what my horse needed - he is so happy (had teeth pulled, so can't use a bit). I put 5 stars for comfort since he seems happy! I have already recommended it to a friend.

I can't review this as I haven't used it yet. It does not fit on my old hackamore headstall as it is a different style. I have not yet gotten another headstall. A number of riders use this type at my stable.

Basic but exactly what I expected to receive from the picture and description. Works well, my mare loves it and it seems to be made from quality materials. Would recommend to someone wanting to get a hackamore for an English bridle.

This works great! Like normal for all horses it took a couple days to get used to but has been perfect ever since! Highly adjustable and great color, all while giving you good control over your horse even if they be naughty. All while being pain-free without the bit!

Very pleased with it - perfect for an older horse who knows her way around and needs a gentle touch.

Bigger then expected and I hope it fits well with my new bridle cause my horse has a big head and idk how it uses yet but I have hope!!!!

Love it....nice,soft leather & speedy shipping