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Post by dalesponyrider on Dec 12, 2011 19:16:28 GMT -1
Are there any?
Why would you choose a rope halter over and ordinary head collar?
Why would you choose an ordinary head collar over a rope one?
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Post by greydales on Dec 12, 2011 20:55:22 GMT -1
I would have thought it's a control thing - rope halters give more control than ordinary headcollars. That's the only reason I've ever used them  |
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Post by olivia on Dec 12, 2011 21:29:06 GMT -1
For me you can give much more precise instructions through a rope halter - they also seem to act on different parts of the head to a normal head collar. I tend to do mine up quite snuggly on the face, so they stay well put when lunging, or ground work sessions. So for schooling work and riding in I prefer a rope halter. I like a nice leather one for tying up in (I would never tie up in a rope halter unless I'm doing some specific work on tying up and I'm there the whole time) and general leading. I find them slightly quicker to put on and off and for attaching lead ropes and things to. So I use a good leather one for general round the yard type activities. If I could only have one I'd choose a leather one, but I would be very grumpy at not being allowed to have a good rope one in my tool kit!  |
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Post by valerie n scout on Dec 13, 2011 10:12:13 GMT -1
I think it's a control thing too..I use a leather one on Scout X
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Post by Debbie on Dec 13, 2011 14:15:29 GMT -1
For me, a rope halter = a choke chain for a dog. I get more precise control with a rope halter, but at the same time, I wouldn't tie a horse with a rope halter, just like I would not leave a dog in a choke chain tied up. I think there is too much danger of either of them ending up dead or seriously injured. Mind you, that is only my opinion  I do know the only few times I've put a rope halter on Blossom, she instantly listened, even though she sulked about it. She gave the rope halter a lot more respect. |
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Post by Daftmare on Apr 12, 2012 15:21:37 GMT -1
Not only do they give great control but one size fits all and they so easy to put on! I tie tansy up with a rope halter as shes inclined to test the strength of the lead rope.
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Post by cassey1988 on Apr 12, 2012 18:43:45 GMT -1
If there are no control issues I wouldn't use a rope halter. Every instruction given by your hand (by pulling the rope) is stronger than it would normally be, and if you use it all the time the horse gets used to it en isn't as sensitive to instructions with a normal halter. You wouldn't use force on a horse that only needs a little pressure, and that's why I'm not in favor of using a rope halter on a horse that'll listen perfectly when leaded by a normal halter.
I think it's wise to use a rope halter when training bridleless riding. I knew people that would go out for a ride with a rope halter. It's perfect if there are safety issues.
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Post by zeldalithgow on Apr 12, 2012 20:22:17 GMT -1
This type  or this  we use the first type on Trev as you can see lol and we have much more control than with a normal webbing one, tho it's not as convenient as you shouldn't really tie up in one |
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Post by tinastephenson on Apr 13, 2012 21:00:13 GMT -1
I use the same one as you with Cali and a 10 foot line. I know you are not supposed to tie up with these but if I am giving her quick groom and not leaving her side then I do tie up.
If however she is to be tied for longer when waiting for farrier etc I use normal head collar but if leading she can be balshy little madam in this and I get towed all over the place!!!
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