Tying A Rope Halter

Then extend the 2 ends of the rope and tie a simple overhand knot on the bottom strand and the top strand to form the throat latch.

Tying a rope halter.

If your knots don t slide or come loose you ve missed something. Don t tie your horse with a rope halter. The narrowness of the rope can cause severe rope burn if the horse pulls back. You should now have two loops about 10 inches below the nose knots that will serve as your lead tie loops.

Tying the rope halter. Do not leave any halter on a loose horse. Check out my complete video course all about rope halters where i go through the entire process of tying a rope halter from start to finish. A rope halter may cut if a horse fights it.

It s a simple step by step video course that will walk you through tying several different styles of halters. Don t use a rope halter on foals. Tie knot 2 easier to loosen time. Not recommended for tying a horse in a trailer.

Hold both large loops and pull both loose ends. The start of tying a rope halter will help set you up for successful safe final knot. Next fold the rope over to form a cross shape pull the loop through and pull the knot tight. Once you have the halter properly positioned on your horse s head take the end rope behind the loop and pull the rope downward and through the loophole.

Don t leave any halter especially a rope halter on your horse while in the pasture. The only exception is if it is made to break away if the horse becomes tangled. Continue to tie the rest of the rope halter to complete it. Not responsible for misuse of rope halters.

So just continue practicing.