2006-10-11 11:37:47 · 8 answers · asked by AFGATOR 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Its a QH and Im buying a halter for my girlfriends horse for her bithday but all she said was size 2 year old. Thanks
2006-10-11 11:43:49 · update #1
Depends on the size of the horse and the horses head. I have a 5yr old that takes a cobb halter. And I used to have a mare that wore a full size halter from a 2 yr old. On average most 2 yr olds will wear a full size halter with some room to spare; but quickly grow out of a cobb halter. Most likely your friend will have to replace a cobb halter for a larger one within 4 months.
2006-10-11 18:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by cowgirlup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the breed. If he's a Thoroughbreddy breed, something light and small, a cob size halter would work. If he's a Warmbloody breed, or a Draft cross, then you'll want a full size halter, or maybe even an oversize halter. Keep in mind that not all horses' heads grow a lot past that age so you might be able to get a normal halter and just adjust it on to the top hole. Another thing: go with a leather halter or a breakaway halter. He's young and could easily spook at anything. If you turn out in a halter, make sure it's able to break if he gets stuck on anything. Hope that helped!
2006-10-11 11:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you have seen the horse. Go to the tack store and look at the sizes that they have, most have a tag saying up to 500 pounds........500-1000 etc. this gives you a guideline to go buy. Our quarter horse is 2 and we actually ended up getting him a yearling halter because it fits his face better. If all else fails take a pic and then with camera in hand ask the guys at the store which they would reccomend.
2006-10-11 14:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well how big is he? What breed? You need to measure him and compare to the halter you're looking at. It's like buying a pair of shoes - gotta try 'em on, or at least measure. An Arab 2-year-old is probably going to need a smaller halter than, say, a 2-year-old Clydesdale.
2006-10-11 11:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a cob. But it will eventually need a horse sized halter, when it is full grown.
2006-10-11 12:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probaly a cob if its a small horse like a quater horse, if its a draft horse then you`ll need a full.
i have 4 horses QH and they all wear a cob size halter.
2006-10-11 11:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by horses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the horses head. If he has a long face a full would do it. they should actually have a tag on them to tell you what size horse would wear them.
2006-10-11 11:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
full, just use the smallest hole for the buckle, the horse will fill out this year !unless you have an arabain then get the cobb!
2006-10-11 11:44:23 · answer #8 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋