This is a Stainless Steel Hackamore bit with Gum Rubber Noseband and 8-1/2 in. Cheeks together with curb chain

A hackamore is commonly used on speed event horses, or horses that do not accept bits in their mouth or because of an injured mouth. It is designed to create pressure across the nose. When the reins are pulled, the curb chain is engaged and applies pressure to the chin, nose and with the longer shanks, the poll of the horse. The gum rubber covering on the noseband provides comfort and extreme control on the horse. It controls the horse's speed and direction through pinching effect on the lower part of the horse's head. This is quite safe to use and is a perfect example of a "Humane" tack because of the fact that it has no component going into the horse's mouth thereby eliminating the chance of any injury or damage.