How to Measure Miniature Horse Halters
Horse halters are used to lead and train horses. Like other types of horses, miniature horses can benefit from the use of a halter. To ensure that the halter fits properly, it is best to measure the horse to get the right size before ordering the halter.
- Place the miniature horse in a tight enclosure. A horse stall or small fenced-in area should be sufficient. You can also tie the horse to a fence. Only do this if the miniature horse is comfortable being tied up. Otherwise, the horse will buck and move around, making it even more difficult to measure.
- Place the lead rope around the neck of the horse. Allow it to hang loosely.
- Remove the horse's halter. Talk to the horse to calm it down as you are removing the halter. This will help it relax and make it easier to measure.
- Use a measuring tape to measure from one cheekbone, across the nose of the horse to the other cheekbone. Bring the measuring tape underneath the jaw of the horse and back to the first cheekbone. If measuring for a show halter, do not measure underneath the horse's jaw. Simply measure from cheekbone to cheekbone. Show halters do not have a chin strap, so the jaw measurement is not needed.
- Measure again from the cheekbone, behind the horse's ears and back down to the opposite cheekbone.
- Record both measurements separately. Allow more room if you feel the halter should be tighter or looser than normal. Take the measurement to the horse tack store to order your halter.