Create a Horse Disaster Plan

…batteries Battery-operated radio First-aid supplies for both horses and humans Extra halters (leather or breakaway) and lead ropes (with stud chains for extra control) Clean towels Emergency tools?chain saw, hammer…

Trailer Security

…it could break would be at the buckle hole, and you would still have a hole left to re-halter the horse. 2.? Keep a spare halter stored in your trailer….

Don’t Chase Your Loose Horse

…20-foot piece of rope that can be used to make a rope halter. How would you react to these real-life situations? Having a plan and taking precautions can help keep…

The Buck Stops Here

…pull away.) A rope halter. The rope’s narrow diameter has a bit more “bite”?so gives you more control?than a standard nylon or leather halter. A 12-foot, soft nylon or cotton…

Calm Your Nervous Horse

…no lower than knee level. Lower than that and horses tend to “shut down,” which is not the response you’re looking for. ? You’ll need: A halter; a chain lead-shank;…

Horse Health Issues

…more other nonspecific symptoms, or something more specific from below). If you can’t see anything else obvious: Get the horse’s attention and go to his head. Put on a halter

Top Ten Tack Tips

…horse but don’t have a halter and lead rope available, simply wrap the reins around the fence a couple of times. Most horses will take a step back and stop….

Married with Horses: Ponies on Ice

…“I’ve had my fill of Justin,” Mandy repeated as I entered the stall and clipped the lead line to Justin’s halter. “Yeah,” I answered. “I got it the first time.”…