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Rope Halters?

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#1 ·
What do people think of rope halters lots of poeple i know say that they are better then your normal ones!! what do you all think.

P.S i know you can get ones for breaking in and things like that but i am thinking about just a halter in general
 
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I only use rope halters, even on my old broke horses. They last longer, they fit a wider range of horses, plus, they have no hardware to rust or corrode. They are tougher and a horse is very unlikely to break one, no matter if they pull a little or a whole lot. Also, I just like the look of them more than a regular nylon halter.
 
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I think people like them for their functionability. Like smrobs said, they are very adjustable, so they fit a wide range of horses. I think they are more handy for that reason too. It saves the time that would be spent looking for your ponys halter, your arabians halter, and the one for your draft. With a rope halter, you can just grab 3 of them and throw them on each horse.
 
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I like them, especially when I am working on ground manners. They have a nice punch to them that a nylon doesn't with out a chain. I think they are a little bit of a hassle to get on and off, but that is really me just being overly lazy. I don't specifically have a preference over either type of halter. I just put on what I think my horse needs.
 
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There is a trainer here in Indiana that makes and sells them online Pintura Springs ~ AQHA, ApHC, APHA and TWHBEA Horses for sale. both the regular and training halters - in all sizes!

It's what the (previous) owners of my mare use. She calls 'em "Cowboy halters". I'd like one but a thin one - not one that is bulky like some I've seen.

And Christine - The ones I've seen, you can clip the lead rope to the halter, but if that's an issue, you could ask the person making the halter (if you buy it with specifications) to add a loop where the knots are so you can still crosstie. Just a suggestion!
 
#11 ·
I only use a rope halter (unless I am floating or tying up for any long period of time, or turning my horse out with a halter).

I like them much more than the webbing sort, they're lighter and the horse is more responsive. Although having a leadrope with a heavy buckle almost makes them too heavy.

They're not going to fix your horse pulling them around, but horses are more responsive during ground work. Rope halters don't break, so don't leave your horse unattended with one on, or tie them up for long, or leave them tied.
 
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