Horses!

[ShrekDawg]

Care wise how similar are cows to horses? Obviously being different species and all, but out of curiosity. I know ducks share some similarities to chickens.

@Overo Mare would probably know. She has both.

 

[Chicken poppy]

@Overo Mare would probably know. She has both.

She has all my dream animals. Not jealous.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I hadn't used one before doing the natural horsemanship thing... but I found I really liked them.
Knots always seemed weird to me... girths, halters, like how do you make sure it's done up the right amount each time, when a buckle gives you that predictability.
But knotting the halters is a lot easier than knotty (hehe) girths. It is different but teaching a horse to be good about haltering is important for either version. My Bear would always help by putting his nose in.
With a rope halter, the thin nature does make it easier to sit on the pressure points. That allows for a softer feel to to communicate with the horse. But it's also a bigger responsibility to stay soft with the horse, because you can cause more pain.

We liked riding in just a rope halter because it helps emphasize that you're just communicating with the horse, not trying to control them. Horses that people choke up on never really get to learn because they're always getting nagged.

This is really good info! Thanks! I also just watched a video on how to put one on and tie it and stuff and it doesn’t seem as complicated now lol I think I would like to try one if/when I ever get a horse.

 

[ShrekDawg]

She has all my dream animals. Not jealous.

Lmbo sameee!!! I’m always jealous too lol

 

[Chicken poppy]

Lmbo sameee!!! I’m always jealous too lol

Ducks, horses, cows, she has the goods!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Ducks, horses, cows, she has the goods!

IKR!? And not just any ducks but the cutest kind! CALLS! plus an adorable Cochin too lol

 

[Chicken poppy]

IKR!? And not just any ducks but the cutest kind! CALLS! plus an adorable Cochin too lol

Call ducks and wood ducks are my absolute favorites. The calls have smooth beautiful feathers and Cochins, well, they are just perfect. Enough said!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Call ducks and wood ducks are my absolute favorites. The calls have smooth beautiful feathers and Cochins, well, they are just perfect. Enough said!

IKR!?!?!?!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I wish I could have one

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Thoughts on rope halters? Everything I’ve been reading says they’re better for groundwork cause they feel the pressure easier or something? And all the videos of the mustangs they seem to be wearing them. Like they seem to be all the rage with that and with horsemanship etc. but they seem like they would be harder to put on to me? But then again they don’t have parts to rust either so that’s good? But idk. Are they necessary? If I was to get a mustang or something needing starting or restarting etc. Or maybe I am just overthinking it lol

The thinness of the noseband and the knots on the sides make them much more “harsh” (for lack of a better word), but it is also easier to give your horse cues and communicate because there’s no metal buckle in between you and the horse. That’s the only reason I like them really, is better communication. I actually use ones with no knots on the sides, and thicker noseband.