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ROPE HALTERS & DO IT YOURSELF KITS Training~Haltering article |
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ROPE HALTER
Our rope halters are hand tied by us to your specifications using the finest quality 1/4 inch double braid, nylon rope you can buy. There is no hardware to injure the horse, they are soft, not rigid, making them more useful as training tools as this allows the horse the chance to find a comfort zone away from the hard knots. All splices are sewn and the ends are buried to prevent the "unraveling" effect that some other rope halters experience. For information on using the rope halter and tying the latch knot, go to the Training - Haltering page. The fiador knot is sewn to prevent it from collapsing or falling apart, a common problem with this knot. The tie ends are finished with a special end splice to reduce bulk and to make tying the tails to the latch loop extremely easy and non cumbersome and, most importantly, they will not fray or come apart even after years of use. Click here to see standard halter measurements Below is a general start for finding your horse's size. Take a measurement around your horse's nose just below the cheek bone. Note: the average horse is about 23-24" around the nose. Use a string to get the length of these measurements and lay the string out against a yardstick or tape measure. DO NOT USE A METAL TAPE MEASURE TO TAKE THESE MEASUREMENTS ON YOUR HORSE! Or you can order the following sizes:
Note: If you have to decide on a size -- It's better to have a halter that is a little bit too big than one that is too small! If you are going to ride with the halter you want a 2"-4" space above the fiador knot to tie the lead rope into the halter (see the picture above, the lead rope is tied into the halter for riding). You can also decide to ask for a "tweener" which is any halter size that falls between two standard sizes. ANOTHER NOTE: If you are buying a halter for something other than a horse.....be aware, no other animal's head is shaped like a horse's head exactly. So, if you are buying for a mule, donkey, alpaca, llama, goat, cow, etc.....PLEASE let me know so that I can work with you on the special needs of those critters. Important: These halters are great training devices, but aren't very forgiving as the breaking strength on the rope is so high that a horse won't likely be able to get free on their own if they get into trouble . Do not leave a rope halter on your horse when you are not using it. Do not tie your horse in a trailer with a rope halter. Rope halters are available in these colors: 
Rope Halter $18.50 Training~Haltering article ____________________________________ Side Pull RopeHalter With Solid Brass or Steel Rings A Perfect way to ride with the rope halter without using a mecate. The rings, available in brass or steel (you choose) make it easy to attach any rein with a clip and the ring at the bottom will accomodate a lead rope or longe line. This can be made with the standard rope loops under the fiador instead of the metal ring (which adds quite a bit of weight). As with all my rope halters, the fiador knot is securely sewn to prevent it from falling apart under use, and the rope is soft, not rigid. I welcome ideas you may have for this item to suit your personal preferences so don't hesitate to email me and ask if I can accomodate you with a design more suited to your needs. The rings fall at the nose knots as would be in a standard rope halter but they can also be placed away from the nose knot on a knot of their own to eliminate the pressure on that sensitive area. (Most people order them on a separate knot about an inch away from the regular nose knot so that you have the benefit of a side pull and training rope halter all in one). Choose from solid brass or zinc plated steel rings. Important: These halters are great training devices, but aren't very forgiving as the breaking strength on the rope is so high that a horse won't likely be able to get free on their own if they get into trouble . Do not leave a rope halter on your horse when you are not using it. Do not tie your horse in a trailer with a rope halter.
Side pull halters available in these colors:
Side Pull Halters $22.00 Rope Halter Kits Making your own rope halter is a rewarding process. You get an extra feeling of accomplishment knowing that your horse is responding to something personally made with your own hands. The first time that you attempt to make a halter, you may spend a few hours tying and untying the knots, studying the instructions, and thinking about all the money you are saving making your own tack! Don’t get discouraged if you make mistakes or have to start over from the beginning -- each successive rope halter that you make will be a little bit easier, until you have it down to a 10 minute process! The kit includes 24' of Columbia Basin Knot Company rope to get you started and complete instructions for tying all of the knots in a step by step format. There's even a template for tying the fiador knot that can be used as is or enlarged into a full size template. Available in Black only.
Rope Halter Kit with instructions $15.00 The long awaited book and DVD package by Rhett Russell on the topic of making your own rope halter is here at last! If you've had trouble reading and doing all the knots by the other books, this may be the tool for you. Rhett shows step by step knot tying in his DVD and gives you all the tips you need to be successful at tying your own halter.
Rhett Russell's halter tying book and DVD $24.95 Rhett Russel's halter tying book & Dvd including 24' of ¼" rope I use in all my halters. $34.95 For instructions on finishing the ends of your halter Click Here
Printable Rope Halter Kit Instructions Please Note: These instructions are not the way I tie halters. They are meant for the novice only to give you a chance to try your hand at understanding the basics of tying your own halter. __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
There is some risk involved in horse training for both you and the horse. Horses can cause serious injury. Be sensible and don’t attempt anything that is outside your comfort level. This information is intended to illustrate how we apply our training techniques, you are responsible for using this information wisely. If you don’t feel comfortable with your abilities or an exercise, don’t do it! Seek advice or assistance from a professional horse trainer. Stay on the "high side of trouble". Natural Horse Supply Training Information, (c) 1999 Natural Horse Supply. All rights reserved. Duplication of any material prohibited without express written permission. This prohibition is not intended to extend to personal non-commercial use, including sharing with others for safety and learning purposes, provided this copyright notice is attached and you have written permission. E-mail to submit comments or request reproduction permission. |
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