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About Our Company
The original concept for Gentle Control Hackamore was handmade by the father of the CEO Barry Howard. The GCH you see today is a modification of that original design. Our motivating factor in the GCH design is to have lightweight, sure one-handed control with instant release. The GCH is designed with a one to one ratio, meaning your horse will feel exactly the same pressure that you apply to the reins.

Our mission at Gentle Control Hackamore is that we seek to provide an innovative new and kinder hackamore for horses and horsemen alike. It is our desire to produce quality American made products made of quality material to ease the communication between horse and rider. We strive to provide our customers with exceptional customer service and maintain lifelong relationships.

Gentle Control Hackmore (GCH)
Introducing the Gentle Control Hackamore (GCH). The GCH will fit any size headstall in your barn as long as it has a throat latch. The GCH hangs just like a halter unless you apply pressure. The fulcrum point is in the middle of the control plate, half way between the rein attachment points and the lower jaw contact point. This positioning allows your horse to feel exactly the same pressure that you apply to the reins. When you apply pressure for reining, backup, stop, or collection, pulling on the reins will pivot the top end of the control plate. It is a pound for pound pressure, just like a teeter-totter. Once you release pressure, the horse feels instant and total release as the plate drops right away from the horse. The positioning of the plate under the jaw is higher than where the nose band is, which encourages the horse to break at the poll. For neck reigning, when you apply pressure with the GCH asking the horse to move to the right, the control plate has a pivoting action. It applies pressure on the same side of the jaw as your neck rein pressure. This action helps clear up signals to your horse. In order to accommodate the inch of clearance, again no pressure unless it is applied, we have two ways of adjusting the nose band. Either raise or lower the side cheek pieces on your headstall or the adjustment can be made on the underside of the control plate.

How Is The GCH Differnt From The Quick Stop Hackamore?

The GCH hackamore is designed for neck reining, easy backup, collection, softness, relaxation and controlled stops. The GCH fulcrum point is mid-plate which makes the contact point higher under the jaw, for better balance and quicker release. GCH has a larger surface of contact not only under the jaw, but when neck reining contact is made on the sides of the jaw. The Quick Stop Hackamore is designed for quick stops. The fulcrum point is near the top of the control service. It has a very small contact area, low on the jaw and was designed with long shanks creating more leverage-- and therefore far greater severity. To see the Gentle Control Hackamore in action, be sure to visit our Youtube page!

What Style Of Reins Work Best With The Gentle Control Hackamore?

Any style of reins is compatible with the GCH as long as the rein attachment points are no larger than 5/8” in diameter.

Can You Use The Gentle Control Hackamore On Mule's and Donky's?

Yes we have many riders using our hackamore on their mule's and donky's. We get positive comments back on how well their animal responds to our hackamore. See our Video to learn more!

What Do Customers Say About Gentle Control Hackamore?
I am so impressed with the Gentle Control Hackamore. My husband has a paint mare, who threw her head so much she was no fun to ride. With this new Hackamore, she no longer throws her head. She handles like a whole new horse. She doesn't fight the ride at all. My husband said it would never be different than any other ride, but after I bought it and put it on his horse, he could not believe the difference. We both recommend this Hackamore very highly.
Becky Williamson

Put yourself in the place of your favorite horse. Would you like to go for a long ride with a piece of cold steel between your teeth that hits at the roof of your mouth at every step? Or would you rather have a soft piece of aluminum that only touches your outside jaw, when your rider wants to send you a "gentle" message. "Gentle Control" says it all.
Alvin Richins; Ogden, Utah

I bought a 8 year old courter horse last year, who had extreme head issues. She was the sweetest horse on the ground and a nightmare horse riding. She fought her hackamore almost constantly. She was convinced that any contact on the reins was going to hurt. Within three times of use of the Gentle Control Hackamore, she understood that there would be no pain. We began and continue to have a wonderful partnership. All her sweetness is coming out even under saddle. I had the most wonderful spring ride yesterday. I was able to enjoy the scenery instead of being concerned with her resistance. Thank You
Candee Brennan

Just a note that I purchased a hackamore from you approx 1 week ago at the show at the Mandalay Bay. I have a 4 yr old paint that I have been using a snaffle on. If he decided to get frisky, he would try to buck and take his head. It felt like I was stopping him with brute strength rather than the bit doing what it was supposed to do. When I tried the GCH it only took him a few minutes to realize the difference and what I was asking him to do. My sister and I took a 45 minute ride in the rain and he was extremely relaxed. When he did try to get frisky, I pulled gently on the reins and he straightened right up. My sister said the difference in the way he acted was like magic. I was on his back and I agree. Thank you so much. We are going to try it on two of our other horses and order a couple more if they respond in the same positive way. Great product!
Lisa.... from Pahrump NV.

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Your horse should enjoy riding as much as YOU do! Give your horse every opportunity to be free from the discomfort that bits and leverage devices create for their heads and mouths-- The Gentle Control Hackamore has changed the lives of horses and owners across the country. Make sure Your horse is offered something better with the Gentle Control Hackamore and please visit our website today.