Halter-Tying Success
Subtitle: A step-by-step guide to making hand-tied, rope halters for horses
By: by Diane Longanecker; drawings & technical assistance Laura Gabbard.
Edition: First
Publisher: Horse Owner Success Books
Published: February, 2002
Place of publication: Dayton, Washington U.S.A.
Language: eng
Format: twin-wire bound, double laminated soft cover
Number of pages: 134
Subjects: Horses -- Training -- Equipment and supplies.; Head halters.; Knots and splices.; Ropework.; Rope halters for horses.; How to make rope halters for horses.
First sentence: This book provides you with all the information required to successfully hand tie a correct-fitting, rope halter for your horse. And the best part? There's no need for any prior experience working with ropes or knots to achieve this success. Instead, step-by-step directions, clear diagrams, helpful halter-fitting information, and key details about rope are all assembled here to make the rewarding journey of tying a hand-tied rope halter available to anyone who's interested.
Description: Description: For a halter that fits...tie it yourself! With Halter-Tying Success as your guide, there's no need for previous knowledge or experience working with ropes and knots. Clear, step-by-step, illustrated instructions take you through the rewarding journey of tying a hand-tied rope halter yourself.

The unit on tying the fiador knot provides an easy approach to successfully mastering this attractive, yet often frustrating, knot.

Carefully researched measurements for six sizes—from foal to large horse—are provided. Further, to determine whether your horse might need a special size, the section on the custom-fit halter walks you through the measuring process. Either way, Halter-Tying Success ensures that you'll enjoy the halter-tying process—plus your horse will benefit from a halter that fits!
Notes: This first edition of Halter-Tying Success is now out of print. The second edition, published in February 2009, is available direct from the publisher, Horse Owner Success Books, on the web at http://HosBooks.net
Table of contents: class: section
title: Introduction; class: section
title: Materials, Equipment, & Supplies; class: section
title: Parts of the Hand-Tied Halter; class: section
title: How a Halter Should Fit; class: section
title: Identifying the Knots Used; class: section
title: Practicing the Double-Overhand Knot; class: section
title: Preparing to Tie a Halter; class: section
title: Starting the Noseband; class: section
title: Tying the Fiador Knot; class: section
title: Tying the Throat Knot; class: section
title: Creating the Crown Tie Loop; class: section
title: Creating the Left Cheek Piece; class: section
title: Finishing the Noseband; class: section
title: Creating the Right Cheek Piece; class: section
title: Checking for Correct Fit; class: section
title: Finishing the Crown Tip; class: section
title: Tying the Halter Tie Knot; class: section
title: An Overview on Making a Lead Rope; class: section
title: Finishing the Ends; class: section
title: Adding the Popper; class: part
title: Tying the Lead Rope onto the Halter; class: section
title: Custom Fitting a Halter; class: section
title: Preparing to Tie a Custom-Fit Halter; class: section
title: Appendix A - Rope - A Quick Look at Rope; Where to Purchase Rope; class: part
title: Appendix B - Halter Measurements