How Do You Make Simple Horse Training Equipment?
Any horse that will be used for either English or Western style riding needs to be trained. Humans have been training horses for domestic use for thousands of years and have a wide variety of methods and equipment used to do this. All horse training equipment must be strong, flexible and durable. However, it does not need to be fancy, expensive and store-bought to be effective. Make a list of the equipment that you need and divide the items into groups based on the required strength of the material. If it will be in direct contact with the horse, the material used must be to be waterproof and durable. Purchase 1/4″ nylon double braided rope that is rot and mildew resistant for halters and related items. Rope is easy to modify to meet different needs. Measure your horse just above the nose but below the cheekbone to determine how much rope is needed to make a simple rope halter. A small pony measures approximately 20 inches and requires 18 feet of rope. A standard quarter horse measures
