{"product_id":"mackey-leather-neck-strap-with-padded-grab-handle","title":"Mackey Leather Neck Strap with Padded Grab Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMackey Neck Strap With Handle - Confidence In The Saddle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mackey Neck Strap With Handle is a leather horse neck strap fitted with a central padded grab handle, giving riders something secure to hold without pulling on the reins or the horse's mouth. It is designed for riders of all levels, and is especially useful for nervous or returning riders, children, riding school horses, and anyone schooling or jumping a green or excitable horse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe strap is padded across the wither for the horse's comfort, adjusts from both sides for an accurate fit, and is held in place by two detachable straps that clip to the saddle D-rings or girth strap. The handle itself is attached with buckle fittings and can be removed if you would rather use a plain neck strap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral padded handle\u003c\/strong\u003e - quick, comfortable grip exactly where your hands naturally fall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable handle\u003c\/strong\u003e - buckle fittings let you take the handle off and use the strap alone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality leather\u003c\/strong\u003e - traditional appearance suited to schooling, hacking and jumping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWither padding\u003c\/strong\u003e - padded where the strap crosses the wither for horse comfort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-sided adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e - fine-tune each side so the handle stays centred\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo detachable stabiliser straps\u003c\/strong\u003e - clip to the saddle D-rings or girth strap so the strap cannot ride up the neck\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless-steel fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e - strong hardware built for daily yard use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more leather tack and saddle accessories in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saddle-accessories\"\u003esaddle accessories collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMackey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck strap with grab handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded handle and padding across the wither\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle attachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuckle fittings, fully removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable from both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaddle attachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo detachable straps to saddle D-rings or girth strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the neck strap over the horse's neck so the padded section sits across the wither and the handle lies centrally on top of the neck.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust the buckles evenly on both sides until the strap is snug but not tight - you should be able to slide a flat hand underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClip the two detachable straps to the saddle D-rings or around the girth strap to stop the neck strap sliding forward.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the handle buckles are fastened and the keepers are tidy before mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake hold of the handle whenever you need extra balance or security, keeping a light contact on the reins.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAfter riding, wipe the leather clean and condition it regularly to keep the hide supple.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a neck strap with a handle used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt gives the rider something solid to hold for balance and security - over a fence, during a spook, or while a nervous or returning rider builds confidence - without relying on the reins and unbalancing the horse's mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the handle be removed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The handle is attached with buckle fittings and can easily be taken off if you prefer a plain neck strap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it stay in position?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo detachable straps fasten to the neck strap and clip to the saddle D-rings or the girth strap, which holds the strap in place and stops it creeping up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it be comfortable for my horse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe strap is padded across the wither and adjusts from both sides, so it can be balanced and set at a comfortable tension rather than sitting tight on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for children and beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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