A Judge's Perspective: 2017 AQHA World Junior Working Cow Horse World Champion 

Not a hackamore... also “heroine”?

Pretty much anything without a bit is considered a hackamore in western events. A bosal is different from a sidepull or mechanical, but still, no bit, so close enough to be lumped into the same category.

@@maddiefaith1417this hackamore is the first ever hackamore. The bosal is the rawhide nosepiece, but when put together with the reins and hanger it’s called a traditional hackamore.

Yes, many western sports don't use spurs or anything else that hurts the animal and that made me lose all fascination with classic riding. I never liked jumping competitions precisely because of these mistreatment, I started to like dressage until I discovered mistreatment too but when I got to know sports like Working Cow Horse, Western Pleasure, Reining I said "these are the perfect modalities"

JMPAZ1 Agreed. I'm a dressage rider, but I have a huge appreciation for amazing horsemanship. This is a partnership for the ages. I will show this to all of my students.

Qual o nome desse cavalo?

Totally agree!!! Head is up and alert in almost all the movements!!

It’s not reining

@@amberblyledge7859 Also see : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FeRiFqoGLG8.html

Ross Munn I think that may be a tad bit exaggerated. Either way spectacular 🏇.

Ross Munn I AGREED WHIT YOU!

Though it also just demonstrates how bits are not necessary in order for outstanding performance. Many, many horses will perform better because they are not worried and nervous about a bit in their mouth so they can relax and have the true rapport with the rider. It's not only in the hands but more in the seat and the feel between the pair.

It's mechanical hackamoors you should be really worrying about other than bits.Traditional hackamoors, like what the girl was using is actually the best thing, when you pull, it's only about 1 pound of pressure to the face. And even better a neck rope. :3

Poor horse 😢😢

Like my mustang would not stop without bit

But in the hand of this woman the Hackamore is a wonderful Instrument and we see a very harmonical Ride...

Probably a younger horse. I think its under six where the horse can be ridden in a snaffle or bosal. He will move up when he is older.

Completely agreed :D

Where/why does he need to 'move up to' in this case - is as good as it gets! This horse clearly does not need a bit to be outstanding.

@@myronschabe In traditional cow horse training the hackamore is just one step of the training. Most start out in a snaffle, then snaffle/hackamore combo, hackamore, pencil bosalito/curb, then finishes with the curb bit. This horse was 6 years old here so this would be his last year to show in a hackamore thorugh AQHA. While I do wish horses of all ages could be able to show in a hackamore or snaffle at all ages, its just the breed association or show organization's rules that limit the age.

@@elizabethschroeder2202 Yes, I am aware of everything that you mention, and what I would like to emphasize is that some horses are just too sensitive for the curb and do better even as a mature, advanced horse in a bosal, my top mare was one like that, and it is a shame that various associations put these restrictions in place. Not to open up a can of worms here but if more women were making decisions I think it would change - men do things, IN GENERAL, a certain way I think most can agree women do them, IN GENERAL, a certain way which is generally more sensitive and gentle. The world needs the feminine force to become more prominent in virtually all aspects of life.

Julio U. S. Si saben

The horse was trained to listen to what the owner is saying to her

People just don't understand that putting a bit in a horse's mouth does not automatically mean pain for the horse. A hackamore in the wrong hands could be just as bad or worse than a bit in the wrong hands. It's all in the hands of the trainer/rider. In fact I bought a horse to resell who I found out was terrified to have a hackamore on. He was so scared of it that he would at first freeze and not move and then run backwards until you dismounted. He did great in any kind of bit and did okay in a sidepull, but I found out later that he had been abused in a hackamore.

@@unrulyjulie4382 agreed

What an ignorant comment. I just watched this very horse, Shiney Outlaw, riden by Jay McLaughlin in the bit this past week at Scottsdale and he's STILL just as awesome as ever. It's the hands, not the bit.

Clearly, you've never seen an Australian Stock Horse in action. Far superior animal.

Daniel Kennedy maybe you right, from now on I’m going to do some research about Australian horses

Daniel Kennedy clearly, you are a bit of an ass. Quarter Horses are American horses. They are ours. The Australian is yours? Btw; AQHA registry is the largest in the world.

What exactly does the size of the registry have to do with anything? The Quarterhorse may well be YOUR breed, guess what, a large number of Australian Stockhorses are being exported to the US. But again, that is irrelevant; The Australian Stockhorse is a superior animal on a beast. But there's no point in arguing with an Ass such as yourself. You yanks are raised thinking your the best at everything. An endless source of entertainment to the rest of the world is just how inept you really are along with the fact that your arrogance is not backed up by reality.

Daniel Kennedy the size of the registry has to do with the breeds popularity and their success at what they do. Quarter Horses have over 80% quick fire muscles which enable them to change direction like they do. I love all horses, I went and watched some ASH competition after your comment. I like them. They are a beautiful beast. I would think their short backs enable them to change direction quickly as well. To me, after watching them, their hind quarters are not as powerful as the AQH... gday mate

Shiny Outlaw (I know I'm super late, just wanted to let you know if you hadn't found it yet)

Buckskin

thanks. I should have known that.'