Decorative Halters for Horses

No matter what type of horse you own or what style of riding you do, a halter is an essential piece of equipment. Horse owners use halters to lead their animals in and out of the pasture, and to tie them while saddling, grooming and working with the horse. Many halters are simply plain pieces of rope or flat nylon, but horse owners can also choose a number of ornate and stylish halters for their horses.

  1. Silver Show Halters

    • Anyone who has ever attended a horse show has probably seen a silver show halter. Western riders often use fancy show halters to make their animals look their best. These halters are very attractive, and they are designed to get the attention of the judge and make him focus on the beauty of the horse at the end of the lead rope. Silver show halters are typically paired with brushed leather lead shanks, either with or without a chain.

    Fancy Nylon Halters

    • A traditional nylon halter can be very decorative with the right touches. One way to dress up a nylon halter is with a brass nameplate featuring the name of the horse. These brass plates can look wonderful on any nylon halter. Another advantage of nylon halters is that they are very durable and are suitable for everyday use. You can also dress up your nylon halter with brass fittings and silver buckles.

    Rolled Leather Halters

    • Rolled leather halters can be quite attractive, and they are a popular choice for owners of Arabians, Saddlebreds and other fine-boned breeds of horses. A rolled leather halter can look quite elegant on a horse with a finely shaped head, and these halters are available in a wide variety of colors, from the lightest pale browns to dark brown and black models that look perfect on white and gray horses.