What is a stallion chain?

The Stallion chain is 60cm long and gold coloured to match the (Stallion) Lead and all of the halters. The Stallion chain is used to have more control over stallions or horses with a lot of character.

How long should a stud chain be?

A stud chain is one of those tack room basics for your barn. Buy two, one for you and one for the person who borrows it and forgets to return it. In two lengths, 30 inches (for most horses) and 24 inches (often for ponies).

Are stud chains cruel?

Stud chains aren’t right for every horse and they are an easy tool to misuse, but when used properly they are a humane method for adding a bit of an “insurance policy” to a typical halter and lead.

Why do race horses wear blinders?

The blinders cover the rear vision of the horse, forcing it to look only in a forward direction and keeping it on track. Blinders are also useful to reduce the chances of the horse being spooked and making a run for it while still attached to the wagon.

What is a chain shank used for?

A chain shank is a steel chain with a snap at the end added to a lead rope and run through a halter. It adds “signal” to pressure on the lead rope by causing more discomfort than a halter band when pressure is applied.

Do stud chains hurt horses?

While even the sharpest intentional correction, with a stud chain, from humans is unlikely to physically harm a horse, one risk of using a stud chain is the risk that the horse may break free of their handler, bolt forward, and step on their lead rope.

Are lip chains bad for horses?

The lip chain must be kept snug to work or the horses can work it into their mouths or spit it out. The lip chain when properly applied releases endorphins to keep a horse calm and focused. Like any tool, the lip chain can be easily misused and abused.

Are blinkers bad for horses?

Blinkers are very beneficial for many horses. Horse racing is a sport full of distractions. Racetracks are crowded with people and horses. There are sights and sounds coming from every direction, making it easy for some horses to get distracted.

Why do horses wear ear bonnets?

Ear Bonnets are a common horse accessory worn on the horses’ head to prevent bugs, flies and dirt from entering your horses’ ears, which can be irritating or distressing to the horse. It also helps prevent the horse from getting distracted and helps them to focus on what is happening inside the arena.

Are stud chains bad?

Registered. Stud chains are placed on a pressure point in a horses mouth that releases endorphines. They arent created to hurt the horse into submission. As long as theyre used gently and correctly they are perfectly fine.

What kind of chain to use with lead rope?

We also offer heavy-duty brass or chrome-plated chains to accompany your lead rope for added control. Shop our selection of exceptional quality lead ropes and accessories in your choice of material like hand braided cotton, braided nylon, or leather.

Can you have too many lead ropes in your stable?

You can never have too many lead ropes in your stable! Used for a variety of purposes, these sturdy ropes are often used in conjunction with halters, and are available in a variety of different lengths and styles, in cotton, poly, nylon, rope, and leather. Show more Now: $32.95

What kind of chain is on a horse lead?

Hand crafted from some of the finest quality leather, these leads are rubbed, oiled, and adorned with either a chrome plates or solid brass chain.