Halter recommendation for strong horse

[Misshobo]

My new mare has some issues and I am not riding her because of these. We are waiting for a vet check and chiropractor, teeth and feet - trying to arrange these for the same ish time as she will need sedation (not an ongoing solution but needs looking at sooner than I can work through things with her)
In the meantime I need to keep her active and occupied. No school or really suitable areas for lunging. So we are out walking the bridleways. She is strong. I have a monty roberts halter which is effective, but would like to know what others recommend for good, strong control, but without causing damage or suffering in my not very experienced at this hands. Thanks

 

[asmp]

I like the Le Mieux Pro-safe one. It can be used as a normal head collar but you can also use the chain in two different ways when required.

https://www.lemieuxproducts.com/hor...safe-head-collar/lemieux-pro-safe-head-collar

 

[ycbm]

If you are walking her out in public I would have a bridle on with a bit.

If she was to cause damage you could be deemed liable if she wasn't under sufficient control. Unless she has a specific reason why she can't wear a bit, I think you would be seen to be at fault with anything but a bitted bridle. .
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[Red-1]

I do a fair bit of hand walking with mine and always use a bit when on the roads. I feel it is the right thing to do.

 

[Ownedby4horses]

Definitely use a bit OP when in the roads, I even take my placid mare out in her bridle and bit when walking.

For other leasing purposes I would use a rope halter, I personally don’t like halters with chains across the nose.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I wouldn't be walking out without a bridle with a bit.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Definitely use a bit OP when in the roads, I even take my placid mare out in her bridle and bit when walking.

For other leasing purposes I would use a rope halter, I personally don’t like halters with chains across the nose.

This, every word.

I really dislike Dually and similar halters, the rope is too thin imho. I use old-fashioned cow halters, rather than a headcollar but I would definitley use a bridle to lead your horse out and about.

 

[splashgirl45]

i would think you would have problems with insurance cover if you dont use a bridle on the roads so i would use a bridle every time.. for round the yard and going to and from the field i would recommend a kemp controller which you can use with your current headcollar, my mare was very rude in the winter going backwards and forwards to the field and this really worked.

 

[Misshobo]

Thank you all.