jaquima

[hah-kee-mah]

jaquima Definition

a hackamore used in the Americas, consisting of a headstall and a long rope looped around the nose and lower jaw of a horse.

Using jaquima: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jaquima" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vaquero expertly adjusted the jaquima on the horse's head.

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    The horse was trained to respond to subtle cues from the jaquima.

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Summary: jaquima in Brief

The term 'jaquima' [hah-kee-mah] refers to a type of hackamore used in the Americas. It consists of a headstall and a long rope looped around the nose and lower jaw of a horse. The jaquima is used to control the horse without a bit in its mouth.