I recently bought a FieldSafe safety halter for my mare... I haven't used it yet because I bought it to attach a grazing muzzle to it, but it seems like a very nice halter. Good hardware and it has soft places where it could possibly rub. I did try it on her and it fit very well.

Amazon.com : Horseware Field Safe Headcollar : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : Horseware Field Safe Headcollar : Pet Supplies

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Leather halter with a engraved nameplate attached.
I don't do nylon because I have seen firsthand a horse nearly die when caught on something.
Leather will break under enough stress but also will not just give either.
I don't invest in the really expensive halters for everyday use. I have this below which are serviceable everyday halters but they snap and release the horse from possible injury easy enough...these look nice and are nice enough to ship to a show in, but very affordable. The barn I used to work in always gave a newly sold horse one of these halters {no nameplate} on them for their trip to a new home and owner...

Popular Leather Sale Halter with Nameplate

Check out the deal on Popular Leather Sale Halter with Nameplate at Chicks Discount Saddlery

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My shipping halter is a Perri's brand think it is and padded, not used for everyday and significantly more expensive.
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I've always been very happy with my Weaver halters. They're quality made and last forever.

 

I have three halters that I use for specific purposes:

1. I have an inexpensive halter that I use for turn out: I walk my gelding to the pasture and pull the halter off when I turn him loose. The halter is then attached to the gate and is there when I go back to catch him for riding or putting him up as needed. Leaving the halter outside hanging on the fence can/will cause it to fade or wear out fast so I don't worry about something that is easily replaced.

2. I have a leather halter with a brass name tag that I use as a shipping/trailering halter that will break as needed. I've found this theory works very well when I "tested" it during and emergency situation.

3. I have a rope halter that I use for training or riding. The thin diameter of the rope focuses the pressure on a smaller place if he decides to pull back or pull away so he hasn't been pulling back much at all. I leave the rope halter on the horse while riding and have a lead rope available (tied to my saddle or saddle bag) as needed when riding.

This is just my idea but it works good for me...

 

I really like leather halters because they are break away and super safe, you can get them from dover for under $50