HOW TO MEASURE for a Halter:

• Use cloth or paper measuring tape.  (If you do not have one, use string to wrap around nose or lay along cheek, then measure the string.  Do not stretch the string.)

• Take snug measurements.  Not too tight but not sagging.

• Measure all the way around nose just below cheek bone.  (Red line)

• Measure jaw along cheek bone to back curve of jaw bone.  (Blue line)

These measurements are guidelines. If your horse’s measurements fall into different size categories, choose the closest fit - i.e. nose is 23 ½" but the cheek is closer to 8", the Small (S) would probably fit best.   If in doubt, it is always better to have a halter that is a little too big than one that is too small.  Or call/email with your measurements and I will make the halter to your exact specifications.  

If you want your halter (or sidepull or bitless bridle) to fit differently - i.e. lower on the nose - take the nose measurement where you want your halter to fit, then take the cheek measurement from that point to the back of the jaw.  Please call or email with those measurements and explain how you want it to fit.

Your new halter should fit snugly at first - that is by design.  I measure carefully then tighten the knots by hand.   As you use it, your horse (who is much stronger than I am) will tighten the knots further and the halter will become slightly larger.  The rope does not stretch, but as the knots get tighter, the halter will get bigger.  I allow for this process when I make the halter so it will fit properly after a couple uses and not end up too big.  

Also, by only hand-tightening the knots, you can make any adjustments, if necessary, when you first get your halter - call and I will explain how to do this.  After you have used the halter for a while, the double overhand knots will become so tight that any adjustment will become very difficult.  However, the fiador knot under the chin (which is a sign of a well-made halter) will always remain adjustable so the nose opening can be changed if necessary.  I sew (soft rope) or whip (stiff cord) the halter loops together so any adjustments to the fiador knot will be even.  Again, please call and I will walk you through this process.  

*An additional measurement may be necessary for very small, very large or unique shaped heads.  Measure around the neck just behind the ears, around under the throatlatch, then back to where you started.  (Green line in the picture below.)  Take a snug measurement with your horse's head in a natural position.  If you have any questions at all, please call or email.