JD hackamores are a longer shank hackamore that give you more whoa but still maintain a high degree of flexibility. The Rope gives it a softer feel than the chain.
Ed Wright 3 Piece Twist LOCKED! Choose No Gag (also called Locked) if you don't want the mouthpiece to slide LONG: 8" Shank - 5 1/2 inch mouth MEDIUM: 7" Shank - 5 1/2 inch mouth SHORT: 5 1/2" Shank - 5 1/2 inch mouth