Parelli "like" training aids on ebay?

kmolen2 · 11-03-2009, 05:17 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the training aids on ebay that are "like" Parelli or Clinton Anderson's training aids? I'm looking for a Parelli halter and carrot stick, but they're so darn expensive! I don't want to buy something that's not really the same calibur though, as $50 is $50, and I'd rather not just waste it if this tack isn't going to work the same. This is the set I'm looking at: http://cgi.ebay.com/LEAD-STICK-FITS-...item4a98cacb59

Thanks for your help!

bnwalker2 · 11-03-2009, 05:19 PM

I have no idea about the quality of those. But I can tell you that I made my own "carrot stick" out of an old lightweight broom handle and some twine.... and it works great!

gaelinsgirl · 11-03-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bnwalker2

I have no idea about the quality of those. But I can tell you that I made my own "carrot stick" out of an old lightweight broom handle and some twine.... and it works great!

LOL! I have done the same - just used an old lightweight piece of balsa wood which is about the right length and some plaited bailing twine!!

kmolen2 · 11-03-2009, 06:32 PM

You guys are killing me. Hah. I guess if I wanted to buy one of the Parelli "like" carrot sticks then, that'd be okay if I can find an actual Parelli halter.

TrailBlazer · 11-03-2009, 06:34 PM

A decent ordinary well fitted rope halter will work as well.
I find when buying just about any product with a name attached to it you are paying a lot for the name.

kmolen2 · 11-03-2009, 07:00 PM

That's the tendency most times...I didn't know if the Parelli ones were made out of a specific material that differed from regular rope halters- same for the carrot stick- that's the vibe I got out of the old Parelli thread dated 2005.

phoenixfyre71 · 11-03-2009, 07:07 PM

I ordered my no name "carrot stick" from the local tack store. $18. I have used my stepmoms REAL Carrot stick and there is NO difference in weight, flexibility or sturdiness.

Plus mine is purple instead of hideous orange

kmolen2 · 11-03-2009, 07:30 PM

Heh- I want a hideous one so I don't lose it.

Thanks though-- I'll probably buy a no name carrot stick to try out.

Capilet · 11-03-2009, 09:52 PM

For a rope halter, I would suggest the Double Diamond halters. Really nice quality, come in a thinner weight if wanted and nominally priced.

11-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
kmolen2 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 245 Images: 6	Parelli "like" training aids on ebay? Does anyone have any experience with the training aids on ebay that are "like" Parelli or Clinton Anderson's training aids? I'm looking for a Parelli halter and carrot stick, but they're so darn expensive! I don't want to buy something that's not really the same calibur though, as $50 is $50, and I'd rather not just waste it if this tack isn't going to work the same. This is the set I'm looking at: http://cgi.ebay.com/LEAD-STICK-FITS-...item4a98cacb59 Thanks for your help!

11-03-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
bnwalker2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunman, Indiana Posts: 7,417 Images: 84	I have no idea about the quality of those. But I can tell you that I made my own "carrot stick" out of an old lightweight broom handle and some twine.... and it works great! __________________ ~Britni~ and: Halo - 5/19/09 - Quarter Horse filly Nacera - 4/22/89 Arabian mare Vega - 5/28/09 - Arabian filly I Have Been Gobbled by Thom Turkey!!!

11-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#5
TrailBlazer Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,186	A decent ordinary well fitted rope halter will work as well. I find when buying just about any product with a name attached to it you are paying a lot for the name. __________________ All I pay my psychiatrist is cost of feed and hay, and She'll listen to me any day!

11-03-2009, 07:07 PM	#7
phoenixfyre71 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moody, Al Posts: 2,577 Images: 6	I ordered my no name "carrot stick" from the local tack store. $18. I have used my stepmoms REAL Carrot stick and there is NO difference in weight, flexibility or sturdiness. Plus mine is purple instead of hideous orange __________________ For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn? Pride and Prejudice "Evil will always triumph over good because good is dumb" Dark Helmet-Space Balls

11-03-2009, 09:52 PM	#9
Capilet Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 4,515 Images: 414 Blog Entries: 1	For a rope halter, I would suggest the Double Diamond halters. Really nice quality, come in a thinner weight if wanted and nominally priced. __________________ "Just because something seems impossible that doesn't mean its not real." -Charles de Lint, Someplace to Be Flying

11-03-2009, 06:32 PM	#4
kmolen2 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 245 Images: 6	You guys are killing me. Hah. I guess if I wanted to buy one of the Parelli "like" carrot sticks then, that'd be okay if I can find an actual Parelli halter.

11-03-2009, 07:00 PM	#6
kmolen2 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 245 Images: 6	That's the tendency most times...I didn't know if the Parelli ones were made out of a specific material that differed from regular rope halters- same for the carrot stick- that's the vibe I got out of the old Parelli thread dated 2005.

11-03-2009, 07:30 PM	#8
kmolen2 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 245 Images: 6	Heh- I want a hideous one so I don't lose it. Thanks though-- I'll probably buy a no name carrot stick to try out.

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