Rope halter picture

[Marsha Cassada]

I know so many folks who only use rope halters, even tying in trailers and to patience poles. I am wondering if they understand about pressure points.
I thought this was an interesting illustration of nose placement.

 

[MaryFlora]

That is a great set of teaching photos, Marsha!

 

[chandab]

The line of draft is wrong with rope halters on minis, so that adds to pressure points.
Poorly adjusted web halters can do damage as well, just not quite as easily. The web halter noseband should only be a finger width or two below the prominent cheek bone.
The cheekpieces could stand to be a bit longer on this halter, so the throat strap could actually lay in the throatlatch; but the noseband is in a good position, just below the bony prominence on the cheek.

 

[Willow Flats]

Good information Marsha and Chandab. I need some new halters and currently there are only two types available locally. One type is really cheaply made and the other has hardware that is the same size as for a full size horse, too heavy for minis. Will need to shop online. Any recommendations?

Edited to add, I'm looking for web halters.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

The Parelli rope halter is very nice. Soft and has a nice finish. I think you can send some measurements and they will tweak their size. Pretty colors, too.

 

[chandab]

Mintack.com has web halters.
Chimacum tack has some nice halters, size 100 or 200 probably for most minis (check their sizing chart or inquire with them for good fit for you minis size).
I've bought a couple from Chick's Saddlery during sales.

 

[Willow Flats]

Thank you! Yes, will take some measurements to be safe and avoid return postage.

 

[Edelweiss]

@Willow Flats Mike's Mini Tack has beautiful nylon halters as does Starlake Tack. Those are my two favorites to buy from.

 

[Becmar]

We at S & B Tack in Texas sell bio buckle over the nose Amish halters (great for driving and grooming), Amish made nylon halters, and rope halters.

 

[Willow Flats]

We at S & B Tack in Texas sell bio buckle over the nose Amish halters (great for driving and grooming), Amish made nylon halters, and rope halters.

This halter looks nice and flat, for driving it would fit nicely under a bridle then?

 

[chandab]

@Willow Flats Mike's Mini Tack has beautiful nylon halters as does Starlake Tack. Those are my two favorites to buy from.

Does Mr Mike's Tack Shack have a website? I've only worked with him through FB.

 

[Edelweiss]

Does Mr Mike's Tack Shack have a website? I've only worked with him through FB.

Not that I know of. I've bought from them at the World Show, but I know most people go through FB. They are really nice halters though.