COMBO: 2 or 4 knot halter & training leadrope
Available in all halter rope colors and leadrope colors shown (ask for any custom colors not listed), the halter and lead are designed to be used as a single unit. Soft and light when no pressure is being applied from the leadrope and sensitizing at the knots according to the amount of pressure coming through the leadrope, the halter encourages response to changes in feel, pressure, and energy. The leadrope has an inner core and an outer sleeve, which along with it's weight makes it superior at conducting energy and "feel." The marine line has a coating which makes it resistant to burning if a horse pulls the rope through the handler's hands. It is resistant to stretching so the handler can rely on the consistency of the line.
The 2 knot halter is the more standard option with pressure points on each side of the nose. The 4 knot halter has 2 extra knots across the top of the nose for horses who lean into pressure by turning and pulling their head to the side, discouraging the "turn and pull" action. Either option is available at no difference in charge as a compliment on the combo.
The halter / training lead combo comes with a standard training rope length for every halter size, but other sizes can be done upon request.
Joining the 2 pieces via tying an E knot is standard, but an eye splice and panic snap can be added.
PRODUCT INFO
Custom sized for your horse based on breed and specifics of head size.
Made exclusively of double braid polyester marine line.
Each halter will be tied specifically for a certain horse or breed of horse. When you get your halter, try it on your horse's head. Be aware that the knots will set within a couple of uses and the halter fit will increase in size by an inch or so between major junctures. If there are corrections that need to be made to the fit, take photos of the needed changes and remove the halter immediately so that we can adjust the halter or talk you through how to do so. Once the knots set, THE FIT CANNOT BE CHANGED.
To lightly clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth. If severely soiled, wash on delicate cycle inside a garment bag or zipped pillowcase on COLD with MINIMAL fabric softener. Hang to dry. CAUTION: too much fabric softener can cause knots to untie or the rope to herniate (the inner core will push through the outer sleeve). Do not wash under any circumstances until knots are fully set.
It is fine for your halter to get wet, dirty, etc. However, DO NOT allow your horse to chew your rope-- this will cause the rope to herniate (the inner core will come out through the outer sleeve). Also be advised that, while this rope has a breaking strength of 2900 lbs and 5000 lbs, it will not stand up to your dog's attempt to make it a chew toy ;-)
The crownpiece of the halter is spliced and burned on the end to join the pieces. However, this juncture can fail if it has unintended or excessive pressure placed on it repeatedly-- the halter is not intended to be pulled or hung by the juncture. The juncture is only intended to keep the crown piece lines joined as a unit for ease of tying.
Further, be advised that the halter rope has a breaking strength of 2900 lbs and WILL NOT break if your horse pulls back when tied, falls in the trailer, or anything else of the sort. The lead rope has a breaking strength of 5000 lbs and WILL NOT break if your horse pulls back or you wrap the rope around your arm or your horse tangles himself in the line.
We are not responsible for anything that goes sideways while you are using one of these combos;-)
SHIPPING INFO
When shipping is preferred, it will be at buyer's expense plus $2 for Priority USPS shipping in the smallest box available. Scheduled pickup at the farm or at a mutually convenient meeting place is always free.