{"product_id":"waldhausen-athletic-padded-anatomical-halter-for-horses","title":"Waldhausen Athletic Padded Anatomical Halter for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Athletic Halter — Padded Comfort for Everyday Yard Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/headcollars\"\u003eheadcollars collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft padding\u003c\/strong\u003e across the nose and neck areas and on the cheekpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnatomical headpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e for pleasant wearer comfort behind the ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chin strap and the headpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-coloured metal fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clean, understated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to leading, in-hand work, grooming, tying up and travelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded headcollar \/ halter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding areas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNose, neck, cheekpieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnatomical shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment points\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChin strap and headpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-coloured metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure a headcollar that already fits your horse well, or measure the nose and head, and compare against the size you are ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand at your horse's shoulder, slip the noseband over the nose and pass the headpiece behind the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasten the headpiece buckle and check the anatomical section sits evenly behind the ears without pressing on the poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck you can slide two fingers under the noseband and cheekpieces before leading off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean after use and hang to dry naturally away from direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size Waldhausen Athletic Halter should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the padding on this halter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is soft padding on the neck and nose areas and on the cheekpieces, so the main pressure points are covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an anatomical headpiece do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a breakaway headcollar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for travelling and in-hand showing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Waldhausen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaldhausen is a long-established German equestrian brand making saddlery, horse clothing and yard equipment. 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