Lead rope for trail riding

[Guilherme]

I do this:

http://s784.photobucket.com/user/Smile225/media/Occupation%20of%20Vera%20Cruz%20%20Small%201914_zpsx6awisk6.jpg.html?sort=3&o=12

Here is one way to tie the neck knot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tdU7t9640

I’m using an M1909 reproduction headstall and halter. They were made to do together but are not physically connected. Some folks like to use a halter bridle (a version of which was invented by the Army and introduced in 1912; it was abandoned shortly thereafter as it did not have either the durability or the utility of the M1909 system which would then be used until 1948).

In some earlier Cavalry versions a halter and headstall were worn together and the “rope” was a leather strap that would be secured to the on side of the saddle at pommel. Depending on the length of the strap it would be coiled or looped, as required.

There are many roads to Rome, here!!!

G.

[hosspuller]

I ride English on the trails ( get side ways looks too) Makes logs across the trails fun jumps. A halter/bridle is great. A biothane halter/ bridle is even better. I carry 10 feet of 1/4 inch nylon with a snap on one end with a loop on the other. A very small and compact rig. Fits in a pocket or side compartment. It’s multiuse. Cross tie, high tie, and general all around useful. I even used it to PULL a three legged lame horse off a mountain. To protect my hand, a stick through the loop made an excellent handle with the rope between my fingers. The details make a good campfire story.

[pryme_thyme]

Anytime I have needed to keep a halter on I use a rope halter which fits well under a bridle and lead rope with clips on both ends, I think they might be a western type rein? I clip both to the loop, toss it over their head like another set of reins before I toss my reins over. Works well and the rope halter tends to make them mind a bit better.