Things You'll Need
- Lead line
Instructions
Determine the size of head collar your horse needs. Head collars come in pony, cob and full sizes. Purchase one from a store that accepts returns. Try the head collar on your horse and make sure the nose band sits between the eye and the corner of the mouth. Slide two fingers underneath the nose band and you will know it is not too tight.
Unbuckle the head collar. Clip the lead line to the head collar by pushing down on the metal piece to open it. Attach this piece to the metal circle on the head collar. Speak to the horse and tell it you are coming into the stall. Or, acknowledge the horse by making eye contact and petting it on its body or between its eyes. Close the chain or door to the stall so that the horse cannot get loose.
Loop the lead line over the horse's neck and let it dangle to the side. Should the horse try to pull away, this gives the rider some control. Place your right hand on the horse's right side to guide its head up.
Show the horse what is in your hand. Place the head collar facing away from you in your left hand and position it near the horse's head. Slip its nose through the muzzle hole using your right hand. Guide the head collar around the side and over the horse's ears. Buckle the side to secure the head collar.
Check the head collar at all angles to make sure it is properly placed. Pick up the lead rope and begin slowly walking the horse out of the stall.