Dually Halter

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Hi Everyone

I am thinking of getting a dually halter? Does anyone have any experience of Dually?

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[carolj]

I've been using a Dually for three years now and wouldn't be without one! I use it for reluctant loaders, when leading youngsters who get a bit stroppy and at the moment for teaching Blossom how to lunge and longrein.

[wdf]

How do you find their sizing My lad has COB sized headcollars (not that I can hold him in them ) just wondered If the "small" would be big enough?

Are they any good for the VERY Headstrong Native? I'm finding that I can only manage to hold onto him (when he's got one on him that is) with a chiffney which I really dont like using TBH, he takes NO notice what so ever of a Parelli knotted type and I can "sort of" hold him with a traditional rope halter

[carolj]

Used red dually on Blossom until recently and now progressed to a black one. She is three and has a cob sized headcollar for normal use. Pru is only two but needs the black one as she has very deep cheek bones and the red one wasn't even close!! My friend uses the dually on her headstrong 2yo, who stands at 16.2hh now and she can control him with it. Could you borrow one to try before forking out £40?

[Jenni]

I have the black one for my 3yo highland filly. Started with a red one but she had outgrown it by the time she was two.

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I have a red Dually, I personally dont think they are that good for in hand control! when my youngster used to push/barge into me when leading I found it made him worse! So I have been using the knotted one and doing some serious NH with him, he now leads beautifully, behind me, and I am completely in control of his feet at all times. However, the Dually is good for riding in, so I think it depends on the pony and individual needs.

[SuzieP]

I'm trying both the Dually and the knotted type at the moment before I buy (borrowed from friends xx).

I'm coming down on the side of the Be Nice knotted one so far.......

[tinkerdorisalison]

I have a monty roberts knotted rope one. I use it periodically on new or stroppy ponies.

you do have to think how to use it tho. I find it best to brace yourslf and let them walk into it and then let the pony fathom the way to get the pressure off.

[corabella]

This thread is interesting for a newcomer who is doing some reading etc before getting a first horse. Coops said she didnt find the Dually much good but found the knotted one with some serious NH produced results. Could someone say what this might entail please? I have been reading the Monty Roberts & Michael Peace books so assume it must mean their methods - but what have dalesfans found the most useful?

[valerie n scout]

weve got the "be nice" one, Scout hates it....but I do use it on Tomas as he pulls for grass to and from the house x

[kezndkaren]

Hi I tried a Dually on my bargy boy and it only worked if he wanted it too! I have to use a chifney even then he can take control sometimes. The chifney is only harsh if in the wrong hands or used in an abusive manner. Its better to use something that your pony respects than have him or her trampling all over you.

[harry11]

Get a Dually they are very versatile and i'd not be without one ever.

[SuzieP]

LOL - I went for the Be Nice in the end. Only used it a handful of times and now Bea leads and loads with hardly a murmer....even over lush grass. Well, OK - he does tug a bit if we're on grass just to let me know that he's not eaten a morsel for hours and HOURS, but he doesn't drag me around like he used to.

[tomasnrichy]

I just used to hold onto the headcollar rather than the lead rope i found i had more control by the way the lead rope was still attached , i know this does not help , worked for me when Tomas was green and Youger , but bloody Strong for a short Arse lol Richy

[SuzieP]

Just don't get your hands caught up in it tho, Richy! If Bea was really determined to bog off, hanging onto his headcollar would hurt me more than him and the edges of the webbing ones can be quite sharp.