After thinking I’ve seen all your videos this one shows up. Buddy must have been very young when this was made. He was so curious and so baby affectionate, lol super cute and Mr T even then so serious, majestic and quite what a sweetheart!💗 had to watch it twice for all the cuteness.
@stargirlamy : not sure what you mean by head collar, yes a horse can travel in these, but they do not break so you don't want to leave them on when horse is not attended to or checked on.
I love rope halters! I love how they are lightweight and fascinating to see on horses. I’d never rode a horse with a rope halter before, I’d sure love to try! I’ve been force to ride horses with stupid bits multiple times cause they were not my horses. I’d love to have a dream horse to ride with a rope halter with a western saddle every day. Best of all! I know how to tye rope halters!
I think it is important to mention that you do not want to leave the rope halter on a horse in the pasture or over night. I have known of two different horses from two different owners that have had to be put down because they got the rope halter caught in their shoe while laying down to sleep. They get it caught and then roll around trying to get loose again until they twist their gut... then all their organs shut down. It's pretty sad to go check on your horse and see it all beat up and near death because of a rope halter... and I am surprised you didn't mention that.
if you go to my website to my rope halter page, I make that point pretty clear with a picture of a horse that has his face tore off. www.thinklikeahorse.org/index-4.html
@Hudson2012 : I answer that on my video "what is a Mustang horse". It is a freeze brand put on by BLM when he is caught. They use extreme cold to kill the hair, better than hot brands that burn the skin and hair.
See this postet two years ago, not sure you'll read it. I ride/walk my pony in a rope halter, but I transport in an regular collar. As he's pointing out, the snap is the weakest. If the horse panics in the trailer, the snap is more likely to break so that the horse is free
Never turn a horse out leaving a halter of any kind on your horse! They can severely hurt themselves by getting tangled in brush, putting out or injuring their eyes and a whole myriad of things. Instead, learn how to catch your horse and have him stand while you put on a halter. Here's a technique to it. Always, a cotton rope for a halter. Nylon rope on a horse is an accident waiting to happen. You can do more with a handful of oats, a carrot or Apple, than a whip, spurs or a latigo. Your horse wants to please you like a big ole border collie. He'll do just about anything for you if you treat him right. If you have a horse throwing a temper tantrum and acting out, that's your fault! You have a confused animal that YOU aren't sending the right message to him. They aren't just giddy-up, go's! Learn how to handle a horse, and you'll have a compare the rest of his life. Take it from someone who's been around old cowboys and horses for 50 year or more. Train yourself before thinking you can handle a horse. In all things be kind! If you don't know something ask a 'Hand', to teach you. This fella is a Hand!
Rick, should I get a rope halter (by LazyKcorral) or a hackamore with bosal?. Sam is a 7 year no broken horse yet. We are training him now. He has been doing nothing till now. He is very smart, learn faster and like to please. However he likes to do what he wants. So checking all your videos now and I love the way you treat your horses. I just starting buying all the things he needs and bought a side pull halter with metal (I know I should not but I did not see your videos till now) so I want to change it for a rope halter or hackamore with bosal (if you have any recommendation for this one too). So I would truly appreciate your advice. Thanks much. I can buy both too if you recommend them for different trainings. Pam.
My lord. I bought a buckskin filly and a cremello(Didn't really want the Cremello, but got her anyway) at 6 months of age. My buckskin(Jazz) was a friendly confident horse and she still is. She was easy to halter break as she followed me anyway. However, her half sister, the cremello (Boo), was spooky, not very confident. We gave her to my mother's friend which was a mistake. Her friend said she will work with her, but here now two and a half years later (3 year olds now), Jazz is broke, nice ground manners, lunges, flexes, neck reins, amazing breaks, you don't have to be in the trailer to load her. And there is Boo, who chases people in the pasture even if your not catching her, will kick you if you get near her, pins her ears, throws her front end at you, hard to catch, can't load etc. She saw me use my rope halter and she asked me why. I said I use it to make her uncomfortable when she makes the wrong decision. The lady tells me she thought that she needed to make her horse comfortable so she padded her flat halter. I looked at her and said,"Hun, when that horse acts up, she will drag your ass across the yard. Just watch." And I did. And I laughed
Another boarder once had someone come see her mustang(that's a whole other fiasco!) about leasing him. I happened to be near by to handle another horse who I always use a rope halter with. This guy proceeded to comment how he believed a rope halter was cruel and recommended that the mustang owner get a leather halter for him. I just walked away. There was no point engaging, he never came back. Which was a good thing for the horse. You know what they say, "a LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing."
I'm gonna admit that I broke in my pony in a fluffy "loveydovey comfy halter". Maybe naive to think my youngster wil always be that calm and trust her that much, but it was the equipment she at the time liked the best
I like making my own rope halters and mecate. (Yes, it's a girly issue, I like to add a little paracord bling , but I DO ride and we haul to all sorts of fun charity and training events - I don't just feed him treats and tap him with magic sticks LOL!) I prefer a 3/8" halter and a 1/2" mecate and I can whip them out in nylon, but I find it really hard to bury the end of the splice in braided cotton rope. Do you, or does anyone, have any tips/suggestions? (I was wondering if the type of fid with a channel and a tongue to catch the rope might make things easier?)
I have a question about rope halters. Sometimes I have trouble getting control and steering on the ground with my arab gelding. I've considered a rope halter, but because of his dished face he seems especially sensitive to pressure on the nose. Would this be to "strong" a halter for him? And if I use it, will the new found control remain the same if I have to put him in a regular halter or bridle for showing or turnout? Thank you!
It's a little baby Buddy. Hey Rick, is his halter a 5mm or a 4mm, if you know? I know it seems irrelevant, just curious. I'm getting into making my own halters and other bitless gear, and I really like the thinner rope for a lot of my projects. Since a lot of it is braided, it doesn't stay 4mm and ends up more like an inch wide. Most rope halters are a bit over 6mm and I suck at tying bulky stuff. Don't think I wanna go thinner than what Buddy has on. You need to go pick yourself up a new baby, I know we're all dying to see one!
I have a question (no hate, just curious). I've been taught (UK) that a head collar that can break easily with pressure is essential in certain situations. If a horse is tied up and spooks (for whatever reason) the head collar or tie breaks so the horse can escape without panicking further and hurting themselves in a struggle. What are the thoughts from people that use rope halters and ties that do not break? I've seen a horse fall over on hard ground when their tie failed to.
He thinks that it teaches a horse that it can get away. If I'm out camping with my horse out in the middle of nowhere and if my horse spooked and it's halter brakes and she runs away I'll be doomed. It's not good it's better to teach a horse that they can't get away they'll have to stand and wait for you.
The brake away only teaches your horse to pull away. If that horse learned that it couldn't get away it wouldn't have gotten hurt. It's simple whiich is better.
Horse needs to have the opportunity to learn to give to pressure. If he is allowed to break free, he learn that pulling is the right answer. You want him to realize that pulling is the wrong answer. Set the horse up to succeed not to fail.
okay I have one question: Are the mustang breed born with the mustang markings on their necks, or when you get them out of the wild do you put that on there? Is it always on the left side of the neck?
It depends. I ride with the 12 foot lead line that I convert to reins. Interacting with the horses on the ground I like 12 foot length. Sometimes I use a 14 foot length if I am using a particular combination...........say one end I make a loop to put around the horse's neck tie it with a bowline knot, the other end tied to a post or tree limb, or other tie point.
I transport my horse in her rope halter. I throw the lead over her back in the trailer and hook her to a quick-release trailer tie. In an emergency, I fully expect her to break that trailer tie. I will still have the halter and lead rope to take my panicked horse out of the trailer. I hope I NEVER encounter this situation!!
At my highschool we have horses because its an agriculture school. side note: Now the leader of the horse club, i think, is a bitch. I use to have a pony and i used a rope halter and she responded well to it. this woman uses buckles....leading her horses are much harder because they dont listen to the halter...i'm not sure if its me or the halter.
We have a "wild" horse at our vet tech building and when there is free time I would usually go outside and play with that horse with no equipment and that horse responds to me very well. Her owner. . . not so much. She has made some progress with her but then Mrs. Starnes has to say this horse is too dangerous! You need all of this equipment and no one go near her she is too dangerous, you'll die! I swear that horse is ruined. 😒
Greg Smith he shouldn't have to. Even the biggest idiot should know not to leave ANY halter on . It was the halter a fail it was the idiots fault that left the halter on. Duh
I've watched mostly every video of yours. You are the Horse Whisperer.
He is a horseman.
Wow Rick was very young here. Wouldn't of known it was him till he spoke.
Hells-bells man, this was posted almost 10 years ago, and it still gives me a good chuckle.
Rope halters are for communication not pain. Love ya Rick 🥰👍✨
Finally a smart person!
No kidding...............few and far between in the horse world.
After thinking I’ve seen all your videos this one shows up. Buddy must have been very young when this was made. He was so curious and so baby affectionate, lol super cute and Mr T even then so serious, majestic and quite what a sweetheart!💗 had to watch it twice for all the cuteness.
Cuteness for sure.
@xoilovehorsebackxo : I like Clinton Anderson's rope halters, they last long and work great. You can order them from his site.
Buddy...Mr T...Rick...you are THE BEST 💙 💙 💙
@stargirlamy : not sure what you mean by head collar, yes a horse can travel in these, but they do not break so you don't want to leave them on when horse is not attended to or checked on.
Head collar is another name for a web halter.
Buddy is so funny!! All he wants is love from Dad and that is so precious!!
I love rope halters! I love how they are lightweight and fascinating to see on horses. I’d never rode a horse with a rope halter before, I’d sure love to try! I’ve been force to ride horses with stupid bits multiple times cause they were not my horses. I’d love to have a dream horse to ride with a rope halter with a western saddle every day. Best of all! I know how to tye rope halters!
I think it is important to mention that you do not want to leave the rope halter on a horse in the pasture or over night. I have known of two different horses from two different owners that have had to be put down because they got the rope halter caught in their shoe while laying down to sleep. They get it caught and then roll around trying to get loose again until they twist their gut... then all their organs shut down. It's pretty sad to go check on your horse and see it all beat up and near death because of a rope halter... and I am surprised you didn't mention that.
if you go to my website to my rope halter page, I make that point pretty clear with a picture of a horse that has his face tore off.
www.thinklikeahorse.org/index-4.html
Glad to hear that... Thank You...
***** glad I could help
LOL!
@CailinnG : I have an entire page on my web site that explains this in detail. Go to my site and go to the rope halter page.
Love Mr T :) :) :) Can you do another video on rope halters and tying the lead rope? Doesn't exist here in the uk. Metal pain all the way
TAnner is such a beautiful mustang!
Buddy loves you Rick!
Maybe. But Buddy certainly respects him as a strong leader that will keep him safe.
@Hudson2012 : I answer that on my video "what is a Mustang horse". It is a freeze brand put on by BLM when he is caught. They use extreme cold to kill the hair, better than hot brands that burn the skin and hair.
Wow Rick , your just a young stud like Tanner here . #GettingTaught
Great video! Thanks! 👍👍👍
See this postet two years ago, not sure you'll read it. I ride/walk my pony in a rope halter, but I transport in an regular collar. As he's pointing out, the snap is the weakest. If the horse panics in the trailer, the snap is more likely to break so that the horse is free
Buddy was being so cute in this video
Great video. Nice raport with the horses. Can you tell me if this halter can be used on cattle? Thanks.
Never turn a horse out leaving a halter of any kind on your horse! They can severely hurt themselves by getting tangled in brush, putting out or injuring their eyes and a whole myriad of things. Instead, learn how to catch your horse and have him stand while you put on a halter. Here's a technique to it. Always, a cotton rope for a halter. Nylon rope on a horse is an accident waiting to happen. You can do more with a handful of oats, a carrot or Apple, than a whip, spurs or a latigo. Your horse wants to please you like a big ole border collie. He'll do just about anything for you if you treat him right. If you have a horse throwing a temper tantrum and acting out, that's your fault! You have a confused animal that YOU aren't sending the right message to him. They aren't just giddy-up, go's! Learn how to handle a horse, and you'll have a compare the rest of his life. Take it from someone who's been around old cowboys and horses for 50 year or more. Train yourself before thinking you can handle a horse. In all things be kind! If you don't know something ask a 'Hand', to teach you. This fella is a Hand!
Rick, should I get a rope halter (by LazyKcorral) or a hackamore with bosal?. Sam is a 7 year no broken horse yet. We are training him now. He has been doing nothing till now. He is very smart, learn faster and like to please. However he likes to do what he wants. So checking all your videos now and I love the way you treat your horses. I just starting buying all the things he needs and bought a side pull halter with metal (I know I should not but I did not see your videos till now) so I want to change it for a rope halter or hackamore with bosal (if you have any recommendation for this one too). So I would truly appreciate your advice. Thanks much. I can buy both too if you recommend them for different trainings. Pam.
rope halter
good job
My lord.
I bought a buckskin filly and a cremello(Didn't really want the Cremello, but got her anyway) at 6 months of age. My buckskin(Jazz) was a friendly confident horse and she still is. She was easy to halter break as she followed me anyway. However, her half sister, the cremello (Boo), was spooky, not very confident.
We gave her to my mother's friend which was a mistake. Her friend said she will work with her, but here now two and a half years later (3 year olds now), Jazz is broke, nice ground manners, lunges, flexes, neck reins, amazing breaks, you don't have to be in the trailer to load her. And there is Boo, who chases people in the pasture even if your not catching her, will kick you if you get near her, pins her ears, throws her front end at you, hard to catch, can't load etc.
She saw me use my rope halter and she asked me why. I said I use it to make her uncomfortable when she makes the wrong decision. The lady tells me she thought that she needed to make her horse comfortable so she padded her flat halter. I looked at her and said,"Hun, when that horse acts up, she will drag your ass across the yard. Just watch."
And I did.
And I laughed
Another boarder once had someone come see her mustang(that's a whole other fiasco!) about leasing him. I happened to be near by to handle another horse who I always use a rope halter with. This guy proceeded to comment how he believed a rope halter was cruel and recommended that the mustang owner get a leather halter for him. I just walked away. There was no point engaging, he never came back. Which was a good thing for the horse. You know what they say, "a LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Do you recommend this for stallions?
Mr T and Buddy
where did you get the rope halter that buddy is wearing?
@mdcosta21 : sure they work on cattle.
I'm gonna admit that I broke in my pony in a fluffy "loveydovey comfy halter". Maybe naive to think my youngster wil always be that calm and trust her that much, but it was the equipment she at the time liked the best
I couldn't find anything about nosebands on the halter on your website. Do you prefer knots or no knots on the nose?
WOW I can tell your horse Buddy loves you so much, hes like a little puppy, practically licking your face.
Mr Hollywood!
You're growing! How did you manage to get that many subscribers in a short time?
amazing i love all the vids
I like making my own rope halters and mecate. (Yes, it's a girly issue, I like to add a little paracord bling , but I DO ride and we haul to all sorts of fun charity and training events - I don't just feed him treats and tap him with magic sticks LOL!)
I prefer a 3/8" halter and a 1/2" mecate and I can whip them out in nylon, but I find it really hard to bury the end of the splice in braided cotton rope. Do you, or does anyone, have any tips/suggestions?
(I was wondering if the type of fid with a channel and a tongue to catch the rope might make things easier?)
Dang this is an old video. Otherwise, I love how you kissed him when he nibbled on you. So cute!
I have a question about rope halters. Sometimes I have trouble getting control and steering on the ground with my arab gelding. I've considered a rope halter, but because of his dished face he seems especially sensitive to pressure on the nose. Would this be to "strong" a halter for him? And if I use it, will the new found control remain the same if I have to put him in a regular halter or bridle for showing or turnout? Thank you!
Well you should never pull on it too hard only light touches will do.
did you see how buddy was just all...special that was so cute
Hi Rick do you have a recommendation for which Brand of Rope Halter to purchase?
I like Clinton Anderson's halters
@@ThinkLikeAHorse I will take a look at His ! Now I remember you saying something about His Halters awhile back. Thanks for the quick reply 😉
It's a little baby Buddy. Hey Rick, is his halter a 5mm or a 4mm, if you know? I know it seems irrelevant, just curious. I'm getting into making my own halters and other bitless gear, and I really like the thinner rope for a lot of my projects. Since a lot of it is braided, it doesn't stay 4mm and ends up more like an inch wide. Most rope halters are a bit over 6mm and I suck at tying bulky stuff. Don't think I wanna go thinner than what Buddy has on. You need to go pick yourself up a new baby, I know we're all dying to see one!
rick, y were very luck to acquire buddy and Mr. T :)
my horse has very good ground manners and responds well to pressure, so I don't feel it necessary to have a rope halter
You are missing out on expanding your horsemanship.
I have a question (no hate, just curious). I've been taught (UK) that a head collar that can break easily with pressure is essential in certain situations. If a horse is tied up and spooks (for whatever reason) the head collar or tie breaks so the horse can escape without panicking further and hurting themselves in a struggle. What are the thoughts from people that use rope halters and ties that do not break?
I've seen a horse fall over on hard ground when their tie failed to.
He thinks that it teaches a horse that it can get away. If I'm out camping with my horse out in the middle of nowhere and if my horse spooked and it's halter brakes and she runs away I'll be doomed. It's not good it's better to teach a horse that they can't get away they'll have to stand and wait for you.
The brake away only teaches your horse to pull away. If that horse learned that it couldn't get away it wouldn't have gotten hurt. It's simple whiich is better.
Horse needs to have the opportunity to learn to give to pressure. If he is allowed to break free, he learn that pulling is the right answer. You want him to realize that pulling is the wrong
answer. Set the horse up to succeed not to fail.
okay I have one question: Are the mustang breed born with the mustang markings on their necks, or when you get them out of the wild do you put that on there? Is it always on the left side of the neck?
Freeze brand from BLM.
Non is born with a mustang brand.
I love rope halters for training I use it almost every day but I don't like the lead ropes that tie on I like the clips for lead ropes!
No clips. No metal around the horse's head.
Becuses it's eser for you right? Not better for the horse right?
@horseawareness Head collar is the European term for halter. :)
buddy doesn't understand the seriousness in you. why is he not laughing at me being so cute?! 😀
How long should the lead rope be? So i can use it for reins?
+Jurij frešer Depends... I ride on a loose rein, so I like mine around 9-10 feet (rope end to rope end).
It depends. I ride with the 12 foot lead line that I convert to reins. Interacting with the horses on the ground I like 12 foot length. Sometimes I use a 14 foot length if I am using a
particular combination...........say one end I make a loop to put around the horse's neck tie it with a bowline knot, the other end tied to a post or tree limb, or other tie point.
I transport my horse in her rope halter. I throw the lead over her back in the trailer and hook her to a quick-release trailer tie. In an emergency, I fully expect her to break that trailer tie. I will still have the halter and lead rope to take my panicked horse out of the trailer. I hope I NEVER encounter this situation!!
I use a rope halter just like you have. No buckles.
At my highschool we have horses because its an agriculture school. side note: Now the leader of the horse club, i think, is a bitch. I use to have a pony and i used a rope halter and she responded well to it. this woman uses buckles....leading her horses are much harder because they dont listen to the halter...i'm not sure if its me or the halter.
We have a "wild" horse at our vet tech building and when there is free time I would usually go outside and play with that horse with no equipment and that horse responds to me very well. Her owner. . . not so much. She has made some progress with her but then Mrs. Starnes has to say this horse is too dangerous! You need all of this equipment and no one go near her she is too dangerous, you'll die! I swear that horse is ruined. 😒
Buddy is trying to kiss you 😘
Greg Smith he shouldn't have to. Even the biggest idiot should know not to leave ANY halter on . It was the halter a fail it was the idiots fault that left the halter on. Duh
That is not good ol buddy.
This made more sense then leftist lies in the 2020 debate