Best controller / pressure release headcollar

[MagicMelon]

Ive got a horse who usually responds well to simple pressure release for loading, however last week it took some time to load her as just couldnt be bothered! I had a rope halter which I tried but it just kept slipping down and got in the way.

I need something a little more refined so can anyone recommend a good pressure release one please? Ive seen the "be nice" one but its quite pricey if it doesnt work. Thanks!

 

[Lady Jane]

I use Richard Maxwell's and it works really well but I had him help me with my horse and teach us both how to use it

 

[Gloi]

The 'be nice' one works well but can be pretty severe. You can find them second hand on eBay etc. I got one for £15.

 

[Lipglosspukka]

What sort of rope halter are you using?

A proper one should tighten around the nose if the pony pulls and is generally my go to for a tricky loader.

 

[TPO]

Another vote for the Richard maxwell one, its available from his website.

 

[MarvelVillis]

I used the Dually on my youngster and he responded to it well

 

[Sugar Plum]

I know this isn't a halter, but I use a chifney as a last resort for loading when a bridle doesn't work. I have a particularly difficult horse though who does not respect a halter, only when he feels like it will he go in my box with it.
I tried the softly approach which had no effect. I am not saying that a chifney is the answer for every horse, but it has taken the stress out of 'will he load today' for me.

 

[Identityincrisis]

I use the Richard Maxwell rope halter but like you, had slipping issues, now i use a normal headcollar underneath and put the rope noseband above the normal noseband, this has totally solved the problem and makes it effective once again

 

[MagicMelon]

What sort of rope halter are you using?

A proper one should tighten around the nose if the pony pulls and is generally my go to for a tricky loader.

Its just a bog standard knotted one so it doesnt tighten anywhere.

 

[MagicMelon]

Thanks everyone, Ill look at the ones youve mentioned and hopefully get this sorted, thank you!

 

[Identityincrisis]

Its just a bog standard knotted one so it doesnt tighten anywhere.

Ahhhh i see, get the one from Richard Maxwell (sure you can buy them cheaper elsewhere) they look like a piece of string but are brilliant bits of kit

 

[fredflop]

Dually or le meiux

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I like rope halters, I find that the best for pressure/release are those made of one continuous piece of rope, like cow halters.