1700's Tack: The Halter

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18th Century Horsemanship by Kate Fergeson

3 ай бұрын

In the first of a series of exploring 1700's equine tack, in this video I dive into the first essential piece of equipment: the halter.
Credit goes to the wonderful Whites, for their superb historic paintings that make this work possible!
www.whitehistoricart.com

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@tfrtrouble 2 ай бұрын

You are correct that thin rope halters apply more pressure to the horses head (the poll as well as the nose). But a horse can absolutely drag a person wearing a thin rope halter. I've seen it happen. It's more painful but they will do it if they really want. And a well-trained horse (trained to yield to pressure) will not be any problem to handle in a gentler nylon halter. A horse weighs half a tonne; if you're trying to force it to do stuff by applying pain, you are in a dangerous situation. Rope halters are not bad; both halter types can be used gently and safely. But as the quote said, it's the art of the rider (and trainer) not the equipment that makes a horse safe or not.

@KateFergeson 2 ай бұрын

“Pressure motivates, the release teaches”😊 You’re so right to emphasize this. In training a horse properly, any tool can work well! I find there’s no better material than in a Parelli halter. Other rope halters are too stiff and thick to be of any use, which is probably why rope halters don’t always get their due. However, every great Horseman knows how to get their best tools. The most humane material is definitely the thin yacht rope offered by Parelli. The way this rope halter works is the following: it’s not necessarily you applying pain, but when they push into it, that causes them discomfort. Same with a bit. If anything, a rope halter used as a hackamore is more humane than a bit (but that’s another story). If a horse is pulling against you, the Parelli rope is so lightweight that if a horse wants to pull away from your leadership, it causes him discomfort… and that’s them causing themselves the discomfort. And then when they stop pulling, the discomfort ceases, so they learn that your leadership is comfortable, and to take leadership themselves against you is uncomfortable. If a horse is truly spooking, you have to use your wits and your moves and know how to work them through it, and this rope halter is the safest option in helping them calm down, mentally as well as physically. But you’re right it won’t work on everyone! I trained a mule and learned about mules firsthand. They will pull into anything once they decide to go 🫏

@GetToTheFarm 2 ай бұрын

Loved your period outfit! We had fun dressing for the Bicenntenial parade- our costumes were similar to yours. My horse looked like the last one in the video, a bit more Grullo than bay toned tho. So many memories!

@RitzOriginal1 2 ай бұрын

We use rope halters on our Friesians for most of the time, however we have a couple of nylon halters for when they are travelling as rope halters can slip and come undone from my experience which ofcourse you wouldnt want when they are in the horse transport. You have earned a new subscriber, as a big history buff, this was a great video and i love your attire.

@bonniegettingthrumyday2866 2 ай бұрын

Um, we teach horses to move away from pressure. Ropes are good because they are light weight, can get wet, & don’t need oiling.

@gottasay4766 2 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. I love your presentation using period clothing.

@mcgregorpiper 2 ай бұрын

I ride with a halter-bridle but if I didn’t I would ride with a halter under the bridle and don’t understand why people don’t. (Unless you are only riding in an arena)

@lazygardens 2 ай бұрын

Have you done any videos on the accuracy of tack in movies?

@KateFergeson 2 ай бұрын

That’s a fun idea! It’s in the works 👍🏽

@fortsecondchance5551 2 ай бұрын

My serious hobby is researching the horse in miitary service (I also do reenacting with my horses in several different genre's), as far as colonial researching Revolutionary War Dragoons tack and equipment, my only reference is The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 Vol I by Randy Steffen. Do you have any other references to recommend?

@katechandler9609 2 ай бұрын

You're amazing! Are you on any other platforms?

@KateFergeson 2 ай бұрын

Hi Kate! Yes I have Facebook and Instagram. My Insta is dragoonhuzzar86

@katechandler9609 2 ай бұрын

@@KateFergeson I'm struggling to find you on either. I wonder if it's on my end. If that fails I'll send a letter of introduction with one of my reenactor friends.

@KateFergeson 2 ай бұрын

@katechandler9609 Thanks Kate. facebook.com/kate.fergeson.5?mibextid=LQQJ4d