Things You'll Need:
- Horse
- Halter
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Step 1
Choose the proper type of halter when you train your horse. A soft rope halter feels better to the horse's skin and doesn't inspire resistance the same way a flat halter will. The right rope halter will be thin enough to discourage the horse from leaning against it when the animal yields to your command.
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Step 2
Ensure that the horse respects your command and your space before you attempt to halter train it. Find out if you can stand next to the animal without it trying to bite you or swinging its head toward you unexpectedly. You will need to train the horse to stand still before you can attempt to slip on a halter.
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Step 3
Get the halter into position before you try to slip it on the horse's head. Hold the nose piece in one hand while pulling the long strings outward with the other hand. Take a moment to let the horse study and even sniff the halter before you try to put it on.
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Step 4
Put the nose piece on the horse first and allow it to get used to the feel. Speak soothingly to the horse while you hold the nose piece in place, and scratch the horse around the withers to reward it for remaining calm.
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Step 5
Bring the strings of the halter behind the horse's head and ears, taking care to move your hands slowly so that you won't alarm the animal. Stop any time the animal begins to resist and pull away. Make sure that there are no twists in the strings and that they lie flat against the horse's skin.
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Step 6
Remove the slack from the ties of the halter and tighten the whole assembly slowly. Tie the latch knot on the halter through the back of the loops of the strings so that it will not become loose over time.
