Waldhausen Athletic Padded Anatomical Halter for Horses
Description
Waldhausen Athletic Halter — Padded Comfort for Everyday Yard Use
The Waldhausen Athletic Halter is a padded headcollar with soft padding on the nose, neck and cheekpieces and an anatomical headpiece shaped for comfortable wear. It is best for horse and pony owners who want a comfortable, well-adjustable halter for daily leading, grooming, tying up, turnout and travelling.
Multiple adjustment points on the chin strap and headpiece mean the fit can be fine-tuned to individual head shapes, and silver-coloured metal fittings keep the look smart on the yard or at a show. Browse more options in our headcollars collection.
Key Features
- Soft padding across the nose and neck areas and on the cheekpieces
- Anatomical headpiece for pleasant wearer comfort behind the ears
- Multiple adjustments on the chin strap and the headpiece
- Silver-coloured metal fittings for a clean, understated finish
- Suited to leading, in-hand work, grooming, tying up and travelling
Specifications
| Brand | Waldhausen |
|---|---|
| Product type | Padded headcollar / halter |
| Padding areas | Nose, neck, cheekpieces |
| Headpiece | Anatomical shape |
| Adjustment points | Chin strap and headpiece |
| Fittings | Silver-coloured metal |
| Suitable for | Horses and ponies |
| Country of origin | India |
How to Use
- Measure a headcollar that already fits your horse well, or measure the nose and head, and compare against the size you are ordering.
- Stand at your horse's shoulder, slip the noseband over the nose and pass the headpiece behind the ears.
- Fasten the headpiece buckle and check the anatomical section sits evenly behind the ears without pressing on the poll.
- Adjust the headpiece and chin strap so the noseband sits around two fingers' width below the cheekbone and clear of the soft cartilage at the end of the nose.
- Check you can slide two fingers under the noseband and cheekpieces before leading off.
- Wipe clean after use and hang to dry naturally away from direct heat.
FAQ
What size Waldhausen Athletic Halter should I choose?
As a general guide, pony sizes suit smaller natives and youngsters, cob suits most middleweight horses around 15hh to 16hh, and full suits larger horses and warmbloods. Comparing against a halter that already fits is the most reliable method, and the chin strap and headpiece adjustments handle the final fine-tuning.
Where is the padding on this halter?
There is soft padding on the neck and nose areas and on the cheekpieces, so the main pressure points are covered.
What does an anatomical headpiece do?
It is shaped to follow the contours behind the ears rather than lying flat across the poll, which helps the halter sit comfortably and stay in place during longer periods of wear.
Is this a breakaway headcollar?
No breakaway feature is listed for this halter, so do not leave a horse unsupervised in it in the stable or field. Use a breakaway headcollar or a safety tie for turnout and tying up.
Can I use it for travelling and in-hand showing?
Yes. The padding suits longer periods of wear such as travelling, and the silver-coloured metal fittings give a tidy look for in-hand work and yard use.
How do I clean it?
Wipe clean after use and allow it to dry naturally away from direct heat. Check the stitching, padding and fittings regularly and retire the halter if any part is worn.
About Waldhausen
Waldhausen is a long-established German equestrian brand making saddlery, horse clothing and yard equipment. Its ranges focus on practical, comfortable everyday kit for riders and horse owners at every level.