Paso Fino Headgear... It is Very Important to the Correct Ride
As you may have noticed, Paso Fino tack is astronomically expensive and you will have sticker shock when you go to buy it. The main reason for this is that the gear for Paso Finos is very breed specific. It is not as if you can go to any tack store and find the appropriate stuff. Therefore, since it is not generic, it is expensive and available only in limited locations.
The headgear is the MOST important piece of equipment that you need for your new Paso Fino. You can ride many different types of saddles, but if you want the best gait, the headgear is vitally important to the headset and the rear end collection that distinguish the gait in a Paso.The headgear is not called a bridle. It is a jaquima, pronounced HAC-i-ma. This is not a hackamore that you may be familiar with. It is made up of the following pieces:
Headstall: This part goes over the ears and consists of the cheek straps, the browband, and a throatlatch type of arrangement.
Bosal: This is the piece that goes over the top of the nose.
Barbada: This is the chin strap under the chin.
Pisador: This is the long line from the throatlatch.
Bit Hanger: The bit and bit hanger are separate pieces from the jaquima.
All of the above pieces can be changed according to the behavior and the needs of your particular horse. There is no standard for what you may need. However, do not start changing pieces unless you know what you are doing or can get some help. The handbooks on okay are good resources for this issue. Your best bet is to try to buy the appropriate headgear with the horse that you buy. If not, then take a photograph of what the horse has been using to show to a tack dealer. Be sure you take photos of all parts of the headgear to make sure you can duplicate it. Good luck and enjoy your Paso Fino.
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