shoeboxstables
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone-
I've always used chains on my show halters, and only ever seen ones with bumper bars. My question is- with what type of horse is that appropriate (attitude-wise that is)? How do you know that'll be the best? Do they come in different sizes for different sized heads?
I'm asking about this for my stallion. When we work just aroung the farm, we use just a plain barn halter and a chain lead rope just snapped to the circle on the bottom of the halter. The chain is somewhat heavy (it's a big horse lead). When we practice setting up, the best reminder for him to stay put is an upward bump with the lead.
So would he do better with a bumper bar insead of a chain? The dainty chain doesn't seem to mean much to him on the show halter.
Thank you for your help! I hope the quesiton makes sense!!
I've always used chains on my show halters, and only ever seen ones with bumper bars. My question is- with what type of horse is that appropriate (attitude-wise that is)? How do you know that'll be the best? Do they come in different sizes for different sized heads?
I'm asking about this for my stallion. When we work just aroung the farm, we use just a plain barn halter and a chain lead rope just snapped to the circle on the bottom of the halter. The chain is somewhat heavy (it's a big horse lead). When we practice setting up, the best reminder for him to stay put is an upward bump with the lead.
So would he do better with a bumper bar insead of a chain? The dainty chain doesn't seem to mean much to him on the show halter.
Thank you for your help! I hope the quesiton makes sense!!