Making A Rope Halter For Cattle

Adjustable halter step 1.

Making a rope halter for cattle.

You can make the halter according to the required size of your cattle by putting an adjustable rope to it and the entire task won t take much of your time. Ensure excess rope does not become entangled or is allowed to fall around your feet. When the strands are opened wide push your hands together. To make an adjustable halter for cattle measure and cut off about 12 to 16 feet of rope.

A rope of about 3 7 m length is laid on the floor and halter is made at the left and for convenience. Then measure from end a a length of rope about 14 to 16 inches long. Open the strands by twisting clockwise with your right hand and counterclockwise with your left. At 1 2 m from left hand end untwist the stands sufficiently to enable the right hand part to be passed through to make a loop of 2 5 to 3 cm diameter.

Tying a halter out of a strand of 3 ply rope. Excessive length on halters can pose some risks when working with cattle. At the end of the nose piece a attach rubber electrical tape to prevent raveling. Make the loop for the lead rope to go through.

However you can make a halter rope at home and avoid spending all those bucks. This will cause the strands to buckle and fold over forming. You will need approximately 3mts of twisted rope.