A control halter either has loops for a chain to go across the noseband, or it comes with a permanent chain across the noseband. When a lead is connected to this chain, it will tighten around the nose when pulled on by the human or by the horse. When pressure is not applied, the chain hangs loose, and the halter is comfortable. Equestrians use control show halters on young horses, stallions, or otherwise hot-headed or undertrained animals. A control halter is a safety device; the horse feels no discomfort when they are acting normally in hand.