The Clinton Anderson halter...

**gbarmranch** · 04-02-2007, 02:29 PM

We bought a CA training halter last year at the weekend training session we went to. I had forgotton we had it until recently, so I dug it out to give it a try with Smokey - the 2 year old love god with one weeble down and a major attitude.... I love it! Worked great to control and move him around and along when needed, with no stud chain in sight

I am usually very skeptical about Brand Name training equipment - it is almost always over priced, and does no better then a no-name item of about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost; but I really do like this halter and lead... The rope is thin, so good correction at the poll if necessary; the nose knots are only noticable for the horse if correction is necessary; and teh lead is long enough to deal with training issues safely, lightweight enough to flip all over the horse, and easy on the hands...

I know I love my CA Training stick and tie ring, but now I will add the halter to the list...

Anyone else use these

TX-Reiner · 04-02-2007, 02:43 PM

Sure do!! I own about 8 of them, don't even use the old traditonal halters any more!

**gbarmranch** · 04-02-2007, 03:10 PM

Well, I will be ordering more - I love rope haltes anyways - but this one is super and well worth the cost!

Luv2Ride · 04-02-2007, 03:49 PM

I have had a CA halter for several years now, and like you Gbar, I thought, well a rope's a rope. So I bought a cheaper imitation. Hate it. So I was online a couple of nights ago and saw where CA has gold and white rope/halter sets now as well as the usual black. Think I'll order one of each. I HIGHLY recommend his brand as I have not found anything close to it. (And if anyone' reading, you might as well buy the halter and lead rope together because it only costs $10 more for both.)

Timber · 04-02-2007, 03:55 PM

how about a picture for us people who don't know what you guys are braging about? or a link maybe?

Luv2Ride · 04-02-2007, 04:10 PM

Here's a link to the website for both the halter and lead ($64.99):

http://downunderhorsemanship.com/cat...products_id=43

If you scroll to the bottom, you'll find links for just the halter ($24.99) and the lead ($54.99).

And yes, I love that handystick as well!

Carri · 04-02-2007, 04:28 PM

Dumb question about the CA halter- can you cross tie a horse in it? I would like something like that for my daughter's pony to give her a little more control, she is pretty good, but there are still times I would like Anna to have a little better handle on her (Anna only weighs 40 lbs!). But, we usually use the cross-ties in the barn when getting the pony ready, so I don't want to have to have Anna lead her in in one halter, then change halters to cross-tie her.

**gbarmranch** · 04-02-2007, 06:41 PM

Not a dumb question at all - but I have never used a rope halter to cross tie - only a nylon one with the side buckle open in case they pull back - better a loose horse, then a one-eyed equine...

Carri · 04-02-2007, 06:50 PM

Yeah, I kinda figured it wouldn't work, I also had a bad experience with a strong nylon halter in the crossties. Sweet Pea was sick, and when I gave her an injection of banamine, she FAINTED! We still don't know why, she must be afraid of needles! Anyway, even with the throatlatch undone, the halter did not come off and she pulled a muscle in her neck. Poor baby! When the weather is nice, we groom and tack outside tied to a pole, but in the winter or rainy weather, we use the crossties. Oh well, worth a shot, maybe I will get one anyway and use it except when we are going in the crossties. The B/O does not really like it when we tie them outside to groom, but he doesn't say much. The pony really does not pull back or anything when tied, would the CA halter be OK for tying her? Do you suppose they make one in mini size for the little guy??

shayla · 04-02-2007, 10:00 PM

I LOVE my CA Halters.

Our 6 year old Arabian Gelding isn't very receptive to backing up, but I put him in that halter, grabbed the sides and applied just a bit of pressure at the knots on his nose, and he backed up.

I use it on the yearling colt too who respects it INFINATELY more than the nylon one. He's learned to back up beautifully because of it as well.

I also like the lead rope, although, I admit I'm not really fond of the clasp on it. You have to turn it to open it and turn it to close it. I find when there's some dirt and grit in there, it tends to hang up and that irks me.

Nice halters and they are NOT like other rope halters I've found. We've tried other rope halters, but so far, these are the best we've used for training.

And, his handy stick is also a must. My colt respects it a BUNCH!!

**gbarmranch** · 04-03-2007, 05:04 AM

My only question to hubby on the CA stick and halters was: Why didn't we think of that

For anyone with stallions or stallion prospects, I am going to tell you that it is well worth the money. Only a small amount of pressue is needed to gain respect and control, and for us, it is working far better then a stud chain...

Comeon you guys - we need to invent some cool things like this so we can all retire and buy more horses with the money we could make

**Range** · 04-03-2007, 07:16 AM

On the cross tie issue, I have a solution. The CA tie rings...

If you are or know someone who is skilled at metal working, you could probably make one out of 1/2 a loose ring snaffle.

I LOVE my tie rings.

Luv2Ride · 04-03-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shayla

I also like the lead rope, although, I admit I'm not really fond of the clasp on it. You have to turn it to open it and turn it to close it. I find when there's some dirt and grit in there, it tends to hang up and that irks me.

Shayla, on the CA website, they are making a big to do about the new clip on the lead--is it the same type as you have or do you have an older one? I'm curious because I've been thinking about ordering a new set for my yearling, and I'm wondering about this new pull-pin system.

TX-Reiner · 04-03-2007, 07:58 AM

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I also like the lead rope, although, I admit I'm not really fond of the clasp on it. You have to turn it to open it and turn it to close it. I find when there's some dirt and grit in there, it tends to hang up and that irks me.

I actually LOVE the clip.. I took it down to an indoor one day, and drug it across the sand, yeah, it would NOT open! So I went to the tool box, found the right kind of screw driver, took it apart, there is a little spring in there, I cut like the first two springs off of it, and never had a problem with it again! Now the sand can't get caught inbetween the spring and the clip!

shayla · 04-03-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv2Ride

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Originally Posted by shayla

I also like the lead rope, although, I admit I'm not really fond of the clasp on it. You have to turn it to open it and turn it to close it. I find when there's some dirt and grit in there, it tends to hang up and that irks me.

Shayla, on the CA website, they are making a big to do about the new clip on the lead--is it the same type as you have or do you have an older one? I'm curious because I've been thinking about ordering a new set for my yearling, and I'm wondering about this new pull-pin system.

Hmm, looks like they've got something new for the clip.

Ours isn't like that, so it's an older version. Been awhile since I've visited his website (let's face it, we're moderately invested in his training tools [halters, tie-rings, lead rope, DVDs *wince*]), so it looks like it's changed. That new clip would probably work better, although, I wonder what'd happen if the pin broke or something...?

Thanks for the info TX-Reiner. I'm not overly handy like that, and it wasn't really until last night I realized what a pain that twisty-clip was, so it was at the front of my mind.

crittermom · 04-09-2007, 10:00 PM

My trainer used the CA halter and rope with my horses last year when she was helping me. This year, I am ready to try it on my own. Just bought the halter and rope and can't wait to use them (think spring).

Luv2Ride · 04-10-2007, 09:14 AM

One of my friends just bought the new gold and white colored halter, but it is of a slightly different rope. The halter is a bit thicker and is not quite as stiff; the lead, however, feels very similar to the black lead. Just thought I'd throw this in to the discussion because I had considered ordering the gold and white until I saw hers. I just like the thinness and stiffness of the black.

Oh, but the new snap is a VAST improvement over the old one.

**gbarmranch** · 04-10-2007, 09:26 AM

We will be ordering three more of the black ones - they work great on Joe for hand breeding, and I think they will be super to use on yearlings next year that we hold back to start their training with also...

We already have the thicker rope halter which are great for those who already have ground manners - but that black one is awesome for maintaining control and requesting respect

**Diamond_Y** · 04-24-2007, 02:15 PM

I learned to tie rope halters, complete with the fiador knot, because I did not like the quality of most of the rope halters I saw. I like the thin, stiff rope, especially to use on our studs when hand breeding! And making them myself, I put the knots exactly where I want them to be.

As much as I like the CA model, I can make it for much less.

DoBeSassy · 04-30-2007, 02:41 PM

Does it tie on the horse like the regular rope halters. I have trouble getting the knot to stay tight. I figure I'm tying it wrong, but nobody knows how to tie them the right way. or do they just loosen like that?

04-02-2007, 02:29 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,252	The Clinton Anderson halter... We bought a CA training halter last year at the weekend training session we went to. I had forgotton we had it until recently, so I dug it out to give it a try with Smokey - the 2 year old love god with one weeble down and a major attitude.... I love it! Worked great to control and move him around and along when needed, with no stud chain in sight I am usually very skeptical about Brand Name training equipment - it is almost always over priced, and does no better then a no-name item of about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost; but I really do like this halter and lead... The rope is thin, so good correction at the poll if necessary; the nose knots are only noticable for the horse if correction is necessary; and teh lead is long enough to deal with training issues safely, lightweight enough to flip all over the horse, and easy on the hands... I know I love my CA Training stick and tie ring, but now I will add the halter to the list... Anyone else use these __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

04-02-2007, 02:43 PM
TX-Reiner Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas! Posts: 396	Sure do!! I own about 8 of them, don't even use the old traditonal halters any more! __________________ Excuse the typos, I am aware that I am a disaster! I am the daughter of the official Typo Qeen!

04-02-2007, 03:10 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,252	Well, I will be ordering more - I love rope haltes anyways - but this one is super and well worth the cost! __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

04-02-2007, 03:49 PM
Luv2Ride Long Yearling Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,050	I have had a CA halter for several years now, and like you Gbar, I thought, well a rope's a rope. So I bought a cheaper imitation. Hate it. So I was online a couple of nights ago and saw where CA has gold and white rope/halter sets now as well as the usual black. Think I'll order one of each. I HIGHLY recommend his brand as I have not found anything close to it. (And if anyone' reading, you might as well buy the halter and lead rope together because it only costs $10 more for both.) __________________ "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.\" -Jim Elliot

04-02-2007, 03:55 PM
Timber Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 924	how about a picture for us people who don't know what you guys are braging about? or a link maybe?

04-02-2007, 04:10 PM
Luv2Ride Long Yearling Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,050	Here's a link to the website for both the halter and lead ($64.99): http://downunderhorsemanship.com/cat...products_id=43 If you scroll to the bottom, you'll find links for just the halter ($24.99) and the lead ($54.99). And yes, I love that handystick as well! __________________ "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.\" -Jim Elliot

04-02-2007, 04:28 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Dumb question about the CA halter- can you cross tie a horse in it? I would like something like that for my daughter's pony to give her a little more control, she is pretty good, but there are still times I would like Anna to have a little better handle on her (Anna only weighs 40 lbs!). But, we usually use the cross-ties in the barn when getting the pony ready, so I don't want to have to have Anna lead her in in one halter, then change halters to cross-tie her.

04-02-2007, 06:41 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,252	Not a dumb question at all - but I have never used a rope halter to cross tie - only a nylon one with the side buckle open in case they pull back - better a loose horse, then a one-eyed equine... __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

04-02-2007, 06:50 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Yeah, I kinda figured it wouldn't work, I also had a bad experience with a strong nylon halter in the crossties. Sweet Pea was sick, and when I gave her an injection of banamine, she FAINTED! We still don't know why, she must be afraid of needles! Anyway, even with the throatlatch undone, the halter did not come off and she pulled a muscle in her neck. Poor baby! When the weather is nice, we groom and tack outside tied to a pole, but in the winter or rainy weather, we use the crossties. Oh well, worth a shot, maybe I will get one anyway and use it except when we are going in the crossties. The B/O does not really like it when we tie them outside to groom, but he doesn't say much. The pony really does not pull back or anything when tied, would the CA halter be OK for tying her? Do you suppose they make one in mini size for the little guy??

04-02-2007, 10:00 PM
shayla Coming two Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,717	I LOVE my CA Halters. Our 6 year old Arabian Gelding isn't very receptive to backing up, but I put him in that halter, grabbed the sides and applied just a bit of pressure at the knots on his nose, and he backed up. I use it on the yearling colt too who respects it INFINATELY more than the nylon one. He's learned to back up beautifully because of it as well. I also like the lead rope, although, I admit I'm not really fond of the clasp on it. You have to turn it to open it and turn it to close it. I find when there's some dirt and grit in there, it tends to hang up and that irks me. Nice halters and they are NOT like other rope halters I've found. We've tried other rope halters, but so far, these are the best we've used for training. And, his handy stick is also a must. My colt respects it a BUNCH!! __________________ "Oftentime, the notion of "Following one's heart" is used as an excuse to avoid doing what is best because it's to hard or to complicated." ~David Hopkins

04-03-2007, 05:04 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,252	My only question to hubby on the CA stick and halters was: Why didn't we think of that For anyone with stallions or stallion prospects, I am going to tell you that it is well worth the money. Only a small amount of pressue is needed to gain respect and control, and for us, it is working far better then a stud chain... Comeon you guys - we need to invent some cool things like this so we can all retire and buy more horses with the money we could make __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

04-03-2007, 07:16 AM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,741	On the cross tie issue, I have a solution. The CA tie rings... If you are or know someone who is skilled at metal working, you could probably make one out of 1/2 a loose ring snaffle. I LOVE my tie rings. __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.

04-09-2007, 10:00 PM
crittermom Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,520	My trainer used the CA halter and rope with my horses last year when she was helping me. This year, I am ready to try it on my own. Just bought the halter and rope and can't wait to use them (think spring). __________________ Peace!! I wish the people of the world could get along as well as the animals in my backyard.

04-10-2007, 09:14 AM
Luv2Ride Long Yearling Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,050	One of my friends just bought the new gold and white colored halter, but it is of a slightly different rope. The halter is a bit thicker and is not quite as stiff; the lead, however, feels very similar to the black lead. Just thought I'd throw this in to the discussion because I had considered ordering the gold and white until I saw hers. I just like the thinness and stiffness of the black. Oh, but the new snap is a VAST improvement over the old one. __________________ "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.\" -Jim Elliot

04-10-2007, 09:26 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,252	We will be ordering three more of the black ones - they work great on Joe for hand breeding, and I think they will be super to use on yearlings next year that we hold back to start their training with also... We already have the thicker rope halter which are great for those who already have ground manners - but that black one is awesome for maintaining control and requesting respect __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

04-24-2007, 02:15 PM
Diamond_Y Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,671	I learned to tie rope halters, complete with the fiador knot, because I did not like the quality of most of the rope halters I saw. I like the thin, stiff rope, especially to use on our studs when hand breeding! And making them myself, I put the knots exactly where I want them to be. As much as I like the CA model, I can make it for much less. __________________ Diamond Y Quarter Horses - Breeders of Quality Foundation Quarter Horses Home of King of Cooke County, 2004 Perlino son of Cooke County ETC

04-30-2007, 02:41 PM
DoBeSassy Seasoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,990	Does it tie on the horse like the regular rope halters. I have trouble getting the knot to stay tight. I figure I'm tying it wrong, but nobody knows how to tie them the right way. or do they just loosen like that?