How to Tie a Rope Halter on a Goat

Goat rope halters are used to tie the goat to a post for a short while, or to make it easier for you to lead the goat. Most goat owners use a special goat halter or mini horse halter on their goats, consisting of a strap around the nose, one strap on each side of the head, a cheek piece and a strap around the goat's head to fit behind the ears. This strap is then fastened with a buckle or, in the case of a rope halter, with a knot.

Instructions

    • 1

      Approach the goat with the halter and allow it to sniff the halter to get used to it.

    • 2

      Hold the halter with your left hand, while putting your right arm gently but firmly around the goat's neck to prevent it from running away.

    • 3

      Hold the halter in the position it would be fitted on the goat, with the nose piece at the bottom.

    • 4

      Slide the halter over the goat's nose and use your right hand to catch the loose end on the right-hand side of the goat's head.

    • 5

      Pull the piece of rope to fit behind the goat's ears and run it through the loop at the top of the cheek piece.

    • 6

      Slide the loop upwards by pulling on the rope until the halter fits comfortably.

    • 7

      Pass the rope end behind the loop toward the goat's eye, and thread it to go over the loop and under the rope.

    • 8

      Tie a loop in the rope if the excess piece is still a bit long. The end result should be a knot that looks a bit like an X with the rope's tail pointing toward the goat's shoulder.