A hackamore is a type of animal headgear which does not have a bit. Instead, it has a special type of noseband that works on pressure points on the face, nose, and chin. It is most commonly associated with certain styles of riding horses. Hackamores are most often seen in western riding and other styles of riding derived from Spanish traditions, a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackamore
Hack'a·more (-ȧ*mōr) noun [ Confer Spanish jaquima headstall of a halter.] A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal. [ Western U. S.] Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/2
A hackamore is an American bitless bridle with a hard oval noseband. It allows pressure to be applied to the horse's nose by means of the reigns attached just in front of a heavy counterbalancing knot. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AH.HTM