Numpty query on shetland headcollars

[Box_Of_Frogs]

As a soon-to-be owner of a rescued Shetland pony, does anyone know if an ordinary (adjustable) pony sized headcollar will fit a Shettie if done up on the very inside holes? If not, any idea where I can buy special Shettie ones and what do I need to ask for? My local tack shop only sells pony, cob and full.

 

[PennywithHenry]

I think the bigger shetlands are fine in the pony ones. I have a little guy who though is supposed to be standard only made 35" and is very dainty. I find with him that the pony ones don't go small enough, and if by a small miracle the headpiece does go short enough then they're too tight under his cheeks and mini ones or foal slips are too flimsy, he tends to bend/break the ring that the leadrope attaches to. I had his made, the webbing one cost about £5/6 and his leather one £12.

And don't even get me started on the fit of shetland bridles lol

Congratulations on the new addition by the way, my shetland's fantastic, so much fun!

 

[BackInBlack]

i've purchased a few shetland headcollars on ebay at a reasonable price x

 

[4leggedfurries]

I've got my shetland in a foal sized leather head collar (not a slip) and that fits him just fine. I find the pony sized headcollars far too big, even the small pony ones hang off him. Have fun with your new shettie too, they're a blast!

 

[Bowen4Horses]

i think it depends on the type of shetland. i have a standard one. and his head is so wide that shetland headcollars don't fit at all. he's now in a pony one, which fits better. i reckon he could get away with an adjustable cob one though!

xxx

 

[dexterpat]

My new boy came with a little shettie rope halter (unfortunatly it is white with pink flecks) i have got him a foal size headcollar and now have no use for the halter and would happily post it if you PM me your address - if you dont mind a sightly pink halter!! it is quite useful as it adjusts to very very tiny

 

[_HP_]

http://www.dinkyrugs.co.uk/620.html

Most pony headcollars will fit a standard shetland. I have a pony headcollar on my mini too but he's a chunky sort. Other than that we use halters.

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

Huge thankies everyone! Dexterpat, have PMed you thanks hun. Hollypots, what a fabulous site - added immediately to my favourites and now can't wait to get Molly home to measure her for a teeny pink rug. She won't really need it as apparently she mega hairy and looks as if she's stuck her hoof in an electricity socket coz it's all standing on end at the mo. But she'll know she's home if she has a rug. Sunny has about 15 so Molly will need at least 1. Any excuse ha ha x

 

[_HP_]

Its a fun site isn't it?

Have fun with your shetland. My friends has approx 25

. They are endless fun...... and don't forget we need pictures.