Customer Reviews for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
The Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore is?stainless steel?and is complete with a padded leather noseband and adjustable leather curb strap. The cheek is relatively short, reducing the nose pressure. This 'bit' should sit halfway between where a caveson and drop noseband would lie. 13cm shank. Black or Brown.
Average Customer Rating:
(18 Reviews) 17
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
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11
4 Stars
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16 of 18(89%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Review 1 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Love it!
April 22, 2013
ByAfthrs
fromWashington DC
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
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Review 2 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
poor fit
April 16, 2013
ByEagleRider
fromCA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3
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5
Value:
3
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5
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"I was very disappointed when I bought this hackamore- my Thoroughbred has an average-size head and it didn't fit him at all. The piece that goes over the nose was too small, so that the bridle cheek pieces were uncomfortably close to his eyes. There wasn't enough room in the straps to punch new holes to make it fit him better, either. The chin strap was too long as well- if it had fit otherwise, I would have had to cut a piece off. The quality seemed fine but the leather was definitely in need of a good oiling."
Review 3 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
SO UGLY
March 26, 2013
Bykk44
fromNew York
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
1
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5
Value:
1
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5
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Review 4 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
great
February 22, 2013
ByMyHorseIsCool
fromor
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
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Review 5 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Very good quality, looks nice
February 21, 2013
Byfatponyturk
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
3
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5
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"Didn't irritate horses skin, fit just fine, looks classy not cheap. The price could be a bit less but it is a nice quality item. Shipped fast also. Pleased customer."
Review 6 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Worth the money
April 1, 2012
Byemilyp
fromLafayette, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"My horse seems to really like it. He is an Arabian and I had to make the chin strap smaller by adding holes and cutting off the end of the strap. The nose strap fits him fine. I put a sheepskin cover under the chin strap and he seems to like that a lot better. It was difficult to put the chin strap together without instruction - they might want to consider doing that in the future. Overall it fits my horse, with modification, and he moves nicely in it."
Review 7 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
You get what you pay for!
January 20, 2012
ByTroubleshooter
fromDallas, Texas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
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Review 8 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
HS Hackamore
January 8, 2012
Bylachevaline
fromPasadena, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
4
of
5
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"I bought this mostly on a whim for my soft-mouthed TB, and he's really liking it so far - he seems very relaxed when I use it. The only thing I'd say is that the curb strap could use a few more holes for horses with narrower faces."
Review 9 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Good Quality
October 11, 2011
ByTutt
fromNorthern Virginia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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5
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"Like all Sprenger bits, this is very nice.
However, I would have appreciated a picture of how to place it on my horse. I recall that when I bought a Sprenger D-bit nine years ago, there was an explanation of which way the little arrow should point. Fortunately, someone posted on the Chronicle of the Horse forum asking about hackamores. Responders provided links to photos, so I figured out how low to have the hackamore on my horse's head. http://www.sandridge.ca/Bridles_Misc.asp (last two photos)"
However, I would have appreciated a picture of how to place it on my horse. I recall that when I bought a Sprenger D-bit nine years ago, there was an explanation of which way the little arrow should point. Fortunately, someone posted on the Chronicle of the Horse forum asking about hackamores. Responders provided links to photos, so I figured out how low to have the hackamore on my horse's head. http://www.sandridge.ca/Bridles_Misc.asp (last two photos)"
Review 10 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
nice quality hackamore
December 13, 2010
ByKelli
fromHouston, TX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
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Review 11 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Variety is the spice of life
July 3, 2010
ByMissEmily
fromWA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Saddle Seat
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
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"I bought this hackamore for fun. I just wanted to try something different with my horse and he seems to enjoy being bitless for short hacks. The hackamore itself is made very well. The shanks are real stainless stell; the leather is soft and padded; and, it fits all of my horses from 14.3 to 18.1!"
Review 12 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Well made piece
April 3, 2010
ByTodd
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:4
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
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Review 13 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
the most amazing hack ever!
October 5, 2009
Bybud916
fromholyoke, co
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Number of Dogs:5 or more
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
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"i bought this product 2 weeks ago and i used it on my horse and she did remarkable with it and responded alot better than the other hack we used to use on her."
Review 14 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Great hackamore
September 8, 2009
ByFury
fromTN
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Endurance
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:3
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
of
5
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"I really like this hackamore. The shanks are actually made out of stainless steel. The noseband is very comfortably padded, but the ends of straps do not fit well into the keepers when you use the larger setting. I had to use a cable tie to keep them secured.
I also replaced the chin strap with a western style curb chain with biothane straps - it works better than the leather chin strap that came with it.
With these modifications, it should last for many miles. My horse loves it so I hope it does!"
Review 15 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
FAVORITE PIECE OF TACK!
August 2, 2009
ByEquestrian09
fromNew Mexico
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:4
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
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"This hackamore is very soft and gentle with the adjustable, supple, padded leather noseband and nicely made curb strap.
It looks really fabulous on my english bridle, which is an added bonus!
I went from a Dynamic RS lozenge snaffle to this hackamore for both arena work and on the trails with my big three year old. He gives at the poll readily just like he did with the bit, however, he seems more relaxed. I can tell he really likes it!
For winter riding it will be great as you can just tack up and go without worrying about the bit warming challenge.
I am really glad I bought it!"
Review 16 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Overall Rating:
Nice quality bit
June 3, 2009
ByCindarelly
fromColumbus, GA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:4
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
3
of
5
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"This hackamore is a nice, sturdy bit. I did replace the leather curb strap with a rubber covered curb chain because I could make a better fit for my horse's smaller head. We actually do dressage in this bit and it works very well. My horse loves to lean in to a bit and with this hackamore she is much more balanced and supple."
Review 17 for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
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May 4, 2009
ByDextroTempore
fromReading, PA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
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"The leather is a little lighter than I expected, but overall a quality product."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Herm Sprenger Short Shank Hackamore
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5