hackamore

[ hak-uh-mawr, -mohr ]

noun

1. a simple looped bridle, by means of which controlling pressure is exerted on the nose of a horse, used chiefly in breaking colts.
2. Western U.S. any of several forms of halter used especially for breaking horses.

hackamore

/ ˈhækəˌmɔː /

noun

1. a rope or rawhide halter used for unbroken foals

Word History and Origins

Origin of hackamore¹

1840–50, Americanism; alteration (by folk etymology) of Spanish jáquima headstall < Arabic shaqīmah

Word History and Origins

Origin of hackamore¹

C19: by folk etymology from Spanish jáquima headstall, from Old Spanish xaquima, from Arabic shaqīmah

Example Sentences

“If you will collect tail hair, I might be able to make a hair rope for you sometime. You could use it for a hackamore.”

From Literature

A hackamore is sort of like a bridle but without the bit in the horse’s mouth.

From Washington Times

We put the hackamore on him, and he’s been very good.

From New York Times

Do people usually ride with hackamores out here?”

From Project Gutenberg

"Fetch me that hackamore!" yelled Hardy Atkins from where he knelt on the brute's straining neck.

From Project Gutenberg