Why the Horse's Rope Halter is so Versatile and Popular
Not a new trend but rather an old tool, rope halters have been around for years. They are especially popular with rider‘s practicing natural horsemanship because they can transmit your signals to the horse with more finesse.
A rope halter for horses has no hardware and the crown-piece knot is designed not to tighten even under pressure (although this depends somewhat on the cord type).
Rope halters by design, allow a subtle communication between rider and horse by providing smaller pressure points, small stimulus points with side nose knots and varying stiffness and balance. The diameter, stiffness, weight and density of the rope used influences the feel.;
A horse's rope halter employs positive communication as they release when the horse responds.
Encouraging sensitivity and lightness, rope halters are popular with Western and English riders alike.