Monday, May 24, 2010

What size halter do I buy for a 2 year old horse? Cob or Full?


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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
I would get a cob. But it will eventually need a horse sized halter, when it is full grown.
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.

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