🐎 Horse lead rope: safe handling & pleasant guidance

The right horse lead rope for the halter

A lead rope (also called lead line, tether, tether rope or simply rope) is part of the basic equipment for your horse or pony. A lead rope is attached to the halter at the rings provided for this purpose and thus the horse can be led to the meadow, to the grooming area, to the saddle, to the riding arena or to the horse trailer and tied up if necessary.

Harness ropes are available in different designs for different purposes. Use the following guide to find the right lead rope for you.

3 Questions to find the right lead rope:

1. In which situation do you want to use the lead rope?

You want to lead a horse to the pasture: A rope for going out to pasture may be a classic rope made of cotton or nylon. Thinner ropes are often more comfortable to use and are a popular choice. A thick, round nylon rope is more durable and stable than a thin rope, but does not offer as comfortable handling.

You want to tie a horse at the grooming place: Tying at the grooming place is handled with one rope in the middle, but also with two ropes left and right. Choose the length of rope you need. The standard length for lead ropes is 2,00 m to 2,20 m. Alternatively, there are and more stable and durable ropes for the grooming area, but these are not suitable for leading.

You want to transport your horse in a horse trailer: For transport in the horse trailer, we recommend a lead rope made of nylon with a classic carabiner or bullsnap so that the horse is securely tied for transport.

You want to work with your horse in the riding arena: During ground work in the riding arena, round pen or indoor arena, we recommend a longer, round rope of 3 m or more. In free work, this rope serves as a working tool. The round ropes are usually made of soft cotton or durable nylon and should not be confused with a lunge.

2. Which fastener is the right one?

Panic hook: In dangerous situations a rope with a (also called a safety hook) is always an advantage. With a strong jerk or a slight downward pull of the buckle, the hook opens by itself, even with a strong pull. This function can save lives in situations where the horse panics. A panic hook can, however, be opened unintentionally when the horse is being rubbed at the grooming area, for example.

Carabiners: Classic are more stable in this respect because opening them requires more effort. However, if there is a very strong pull on the halter, it is hardly possible to open a normal carabiner. The heavier bullsnap buckles work in a similar way. These are very stable and perfect for horse transport, but are rarely found on lead ropes.

Magnetic fastener GoLeyGo: New and innovative is the patented ball pin magnetic fastener system , which not only looks good, but also allows the rope to be released quickly, similar to a panic hook.

3. Which material fits best?

Cotton knit: A cotton knit is very soft and comfortable to hold. If you use it for daily use, you will find that it is less robust than a nylon knit, as it will fray more quickly over time. Another disadvantage is that the material dries slowly once it gets wet.

Nylon knit: Nylon knit is stronger and more durable than cotton knit. It is available in different thicknesses. The nylon knit absorbs less moisture and dries quickly. One disadvantage is that the knit can burn the skin if it is jerked firmly by the hand, for this reason gloves are absolutely necessary. Also, if the material is very thick, the rope is more difficult to knot and tie.

Lead chain: Lead ropes and lead lines with chains should only be given to experienced hands. When leading wild horses or stallions in the breeding season, it can help to use a lead chain. This is not only attached to a halter ring like normal ropes, but can be hooked in in different ways. This gives you more control over the horse. These leads are often used for stallions and are therefore also called stallion leads. A lead chain is also often used in combination with a demonstration bridle at events. For the daily use of well-behaved horses, the heavy chain is rarely used.

Do you have any further questions on the subject of horse lead chains? Then contact our customer service, our equestrian experts will be happy to help you.

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No risk thanks to 30-day money-back guarantee: If your purchased lead rope is not the right rope for your use after all, you can return it to us within 30 days of delivery without giving any reason. We will then refund you the full purchase price.

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