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Defensive Horsemanship Training
Leading and Tying
The Halter and Lead Rope
A Warning About Halters
A Film On Tying the Halter
Review
Leading the Horse
A Film On Leading
Review
Tying
A Film On Tying
Review
Review
  • The halter knot should always be tied under the loop, not above it.

  • The tail of the halter tie should be facing toward the rear of the horse and not toward its face where it might potentially cause eye injuries.

Closeup photo of a halter knot tied with the tail facing toward the rear of the horse.

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