[Haas Horse Farm]

Originally Posted by rageandglory

i can't stand them or the nasty nylon leads that come with them, the clips on the leads are the absolute worst, limited in use, but the main reason is they are made of nylon (got some awesome colours tho!). i DO like the minimum material involved, the strategically placed knots, but that's it, even when properly fitted. i do own one, tho i learned years ago (long before their attributes were heralded) how to communicate without one, and have had no complaints or returns due to my non-use. leather, good quality, well -made leather works for me and a good, heavy cotton lead with a spring clip only, no bull snaps. no nylon anything, ever. hate the stuff.

Are you sure you are talking about what we are talking about? Mine are braided cotton and have zero snaps and the lead is firmly attached to the halter... it cannot come off without a knife.

[rageandglory]

there are several types available out this way. the one you speak of is also an option but i am not a fan of permanent anything around horses. i guess it's all in what one is raised on and used to. just a stubborn ol' die- hard leather fan here : )

[Haas Horse Farm]

Sorry I lost all respect for leather when I have too many of them broken... As you said to each there own.

[prairienights]

Wow, 10 million comments...I only felt like reading the first page, so there may be some argument going on down there that I'm not aware of, haha.

I love rope halters. But I don't feel like I need to use them exclusively. Whenever I'm doing ground work, I'll use a rope halter. When used properly they're effective and safe.