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Originally Posted by mselizabeth Is it really that necessary to buy two leadropes and halters? Everyone says it is, but he wont be turned out with it on and I have a place to keep my stuff locked away from everyone else. |
You'd be surprised how easily horse stuff breaks, especially lead ropes. Sometimes all it takes is the horse to pull back once and the snap breaks. After you've had a horse for a while you'll probably find you have close to two of everything. You think that you are paying a premium and it will last for ages but even the best horse stuff breaks easily. I also find leadropes are useful for many things, like as a makeshift "gate", to secure buckets, to wrap up your rugs, or just when you need to catch someone else's horse etc. I don't think you can ever have too many lead ropes. Even when I don't have a horse I carry a leadrope in my car, great for clipping down my boot when I am carry stuff that sticks out the back.
To me though, its the function that is important. I have a nice rope halter and 12 foot braided heavy rope that I use for general ground work, catching my horse, leading around etc. Then I have a standard webbing halter and cheap colourful lead rope which is good for tying up, or if I need to leave my horse in a yard or stable with a halter (like when the farrier comes if you can't be there) or to attach to a neck rug when turned out. I much, much prefer rope halters and long leads, but they're not going to break when a horse pulls back and I think they put a lot of concentrated pressure on the face. Saying that though I probably have more than two of each variety.
Just buy as you go, I'm sure you'll "need" heaps of new things soon. Although maybe like add a towel to your list. In case he is wet, or you need to clean his face, or wipe something or dry something. Very useful.
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