Mackey Legend Helios Leather Headcollar for Horses
Description
Mackey Legend Helios Leather Headcollar
The Mackey Legend Helios is an ergonomically shaped leather headcollar with a padded headpiece, padded noseband and throat lash fastening. It is made for horse owners who want a smart, hard-wearing everyday headcollar for leading in-hand, grooming, tying up on the yard and travelling.
It is crafted from finest quality European hides, sustainably vegetable tanned, and finished with quality solid brass fittings. Best for riders who prefer traditional leather over nylon and want a headcollar that looks presentable at shows and studs as well as at home.
Key Features
- Ergonomic shape for maximum comfort in wear
- Padded headpiece and padded noseband to reduce pressure points
- Throat lash fastening for a secure, adjustable closure
- Crafted from the finest quality European hides
- Sustainably vegetable tanned leather
- Quality solid brass fittings
Specifications
| Brand | Mackey |
|---|---|
| Range | Legend Helios |
| Product type | Leather headcollar |
| Material | Vegetable tanned European hide leather |
| Fittings | Solid brass |
| Padding | Headpiece and noseband |
| Fastening | Throat lash |
| Suits | Ponies, cobs, horses and warmbloods in the correct size |
| Country of origin | India |
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How to Use
- Measure your horse from behind the ears, down the cheek and around the nose, then choose pony, cob or full accordingly.
- Unfasten the throat lash and slip the noseband over the muzzle, bringing the headpiece up behind the ears.
- Fasten the throat lash and check the noseband sits about two fingers below the cheekbone.
- Check you can slide two flat fingers under both the noseband and the throat lash, and adjust the buckles evenly on each side.
- After use, wipe the leather clean, dry naturally away from heat and condition regularly with a leather balm or oil.
FAQ
What size headcollar does my horse need?
Measure from behind the ears, down the side of the face and around the nose before ordering. Pony sizes suit smaller natives and youngstock, cob suits most native and middleweight types, and full suits larger horses and warmbloods. Wrong sizing is the most common reason headcollars are returned, so measure rather than guess.
Is this a breakaway headcollar?
No. It is a leather headcollar with a throat lash fastening and no breakaway insert. Always supervise a tied horse, tie to a loop of breakable string and use a quick-release knot.
What leather is the Legend Helios made from?
It is crafted from the finest quality European hides and is sustainably vegetable tanned, with quality solid brass fittings.
How should I care for the leather?
Wipe off mud, sweat and grease after use, allow the leather to dry naturally away from direct heat and apply a leather conditioner or oil regularly to keep it supple. Check the stitching and brass fittings as part of your routine tack checks.
Can it be left on in the field?
A leather headcollar is best used for handling, leading and travelling under supervision. If a horse must wear a headcollar at turnout, a purpose-made breakaway design is the safer choice.
Is it suitable for showing and in-hand classes?
Yes. The padded leather and solid brass fittings give a traditional, smart appearance that suits in-hand work, studs and yard use alike.
About Mackey
Mackey produce equestrian leatherwork and yard equipment for riders, grooms and handlers, focusing on traditional materials, practical shaping and hardware built to survive daily stable routines.