This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
--- misha nogha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: misha nogha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Was surprised to read that horsemanship halters, a > very light piece of rope > and light on a horse's face, are not allowed at > shows or evaluations--but > stud chains which can cause real damage and are very > severe are. Ok, guys, just WHAT is a "natural horsemanship halter"? We use what we refer to as a "training halter", some call it a "knotted cowboy halter". It's made from a single piece of lightweight rope, with knots at each side of the nose and under the chin and closes with a knot tied through a loop. If the knot is tied properly on the closure, there is no way it can come loose. Our halters also have a "braided" piece over the nose so the rope doesn't cut into the face. I assume these halters are also "not allowed" in competition, although they sure do allow better control with less force than a flat nylon or leather halter! Mary I thought > safety was an issue. This is a very safe piece of > equipment in good soft > hands. If Everyone can use a natural horsemanship > halter--then there would > be no "quote" unfair advantage. Didn't realize > people were so opposed to > natural horsemanship training. It's such a great > concept, makes horse > ownership so much more fun for both the horse and > rider, I would think > every caring horse owner might give it a try. But I > guess I am into having > fun with my horses and I like to know they are > having fun too--so there you > go. Misha > > === Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
