Preventing halter rubs

i_luv_wildfire · 07-23-2007, 04:47 PM

Honestly, if he doesn't want to be caught, a halter isn't going to make things any easier. He can easily stay far enough away from you and if you were to grab the halter, he could just rip away from you.
Sooo much easier to leave it off.

JumpsxGlory · 07-23-2007, 04:49 PM

Padded halters is what I would recommend, no rub at all!

The collar halters are perfect also and cheap too!

PoochtheMighty · 07-24-2007, 10:56 AM

Mmmm. I never turn out with a halter. I've got into many a fight over BMs and BOs over it- but I just won't have it. Apache has TWICE gotten stuck in his halter while grazing when I was there WITH him on the other end of the leadrope!

Plus, all the horror stories like Tempo mentioned. uh!

It's just not worth it. If the horse gets out, he'll be just as easy/hard to catch with a halter as he will without one.

FallenAngel · 07-24-2007, 11:03 AM

I hope you find something that works for you.
Me personaly i dont like turning out with halters on .
It scares me to think of what could happen.

But there are many different things you cuold try.

JumpsxGlory · 07-26-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenAngel

I hope you find something that works for you.
Me personaly i dont like turning out with halters on .
It scares me to think of what could happen.

But there are many different things you cuold try.

A break away halter is safe for turnout. My boy has one and is padded as well, no rub marks at all. Never had an issue. I bought it a few months ago, put it on him and came back the next day to find that he broke it. lol. Of course it was only the safety leather that snapped so no biggie, I just got more straps, but it worked!

07-23-2007, 04:47 PM	#21
i_luv_wildfire Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: At the barn Posts: 4,190 Images: 214 Blog Entries: 3	Honestly, if he doesn't want to be caught, a halter isn't going to make things any easier. He can easily stay far enough away from you and if you were to grab the halter, he could just rip away from you. Sooo much easier to leave it off. __________________ *equestrian sports...* strength \| determination \| energy \| heart eat. sleep. ride.

07-23-2007, 04:49 PM	#22
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07-24-2007, 10:56 AM	#23
PoochtheMighty Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,481 Images: 51 Blog Entries: 21	Mmmm. I never turn out with a halter. I've got into many a fight over BMs and BOs over it- but I just won't have it. Apache has TWICE gotten stuck in his halter while grazing when I was there WITH him on the other end of the leadrope! Plus, all the horror stories like Tempo mentioned. uh! It's just not worth it. If the horse gets out, he'll be just as easy/hard to catch with a halter as he will without one. __________________ "When bestride him, I soar; I am a hawk." Shakespeare

07-24-2007, 11:03 AM	#24
FallenAngel Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 4,940 Images: 293 Blog Entries: 20	I hope you find something that works for you. Me personaly i dont like turning out with halters on . It scares me to think of what could happen. But there are many different things you cuold try. __________________ And She would rather tumble off her horse, Than fall for a boy </3 I've been snowballed x6 Gesh guys I'm starting to get cold!

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