Tack Talk
What is a Jaquima?
A Jaquima is a piece of equipment that is primarily used with Paso Finos, Trote y Galope and Trocha horses, but can benefit any breed of horse. A Jaquima is similar to an American hackamore and it is the traditional tra
ining tool for the Paso Fino or Criollo Horse of South American.
Most Jaquima’s have a headstall, a brow band, a nose band which is also called a Bosal, and a curb or Barbada.. They are usually sold with a Bit Hanger and Pisador, which makes them similar to an American bridle with a lead line.
The Pisador is a convenient and time saving pieces of equipment. The Pisador can be made of rawhide or rope and is usually 15 to 20 feet long. The Pisador is like a lead-line that goes through the curb on the back of the noseband and attaches to the Throat Strap. The Throat Strap goes over the head of the horse behind the ears. Using a Pisador with the Throat Strap puts gentle pressure on the poll instead of the mouth, and with soft hands this equipment can easily teach a horse to give to pressure.
A Pisador and Throat Strap makes lunging, leading and tying your horse simple, safe and easy, because the pressure is on your horse’s poll instead of his or her mouth. You will never have to worry about carrying an extra halter or lead line, which will save a lot of space and weight. Whenever you decide to stop and take a rest, all you have to do is remove the bit hanger, and your horse is ready to be lead or tied anywhere. When you are ready to get back on the trail, the Pisador easily ties to the side of your saddle.
NOTE: Make sure your horse is trained to give to pressure and to be tied to a stationary pole or a high-tie before using your Pisador.