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Originally Posted by luvs2ride1979
or other type of rope halter that is very sturdy with a built in lead rope, so neither will break. If the horse gets loose, from breaking anything or on purpose, the horse will continue to pull, if anything out of pure habit. The horse has to learn that pulling doesn't get them anywhere, except perhaps a sore nose
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A rope halter is definitely a necessity. It has a little more bite to it. They can pull all day with those nylon halters. Imagine carrying a very heavy bag on your shoulder all day. Those big wide shoulder straps make it possible, but imagine having to carry it with only a thin rope over your shoulder. It could get pretty sore.