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What Is a Horse’s Neck Strap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for a horse is a strip of leather that is tied around the horse’s neck. The strap rests at the base of the horse’s neck where it joins their chest, close enough so the rider’s hands can reach and hold the strap while also holding the reins in a normal position. The strap should rest at the top of the withers and a few finger widths ahead of the saddle on the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Use Horse Neck Straps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap helps the rider balance when they hook one or two fingers of one or both hands through the leather strap. The rider still holds the reins at the same time, providing a type of anchoring presence with the security of the neck strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap offers many benefits to riders (other than being an “oh shoot” strap to grab onto when things go wrong). A horse’s neck strap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stabilizes the rider’s hands to prevent “sock washing” with hands rising and lowering involuntarily, which would pull in the horse’s mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevents the rider from hanging on the reins (and the horse’s mouth) when they are learning to jump or if they ride a forward horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides a solid connection for the rider and horse to help block excessive forward energy on a hot horse (aka a sign to the horse to slow without getting busy in their mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secures the rider’s center of balance when jumping with a horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reminds the rider to keep their hands in the lengthened and low position when they post the trot instead of trying to hold their hands in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides added security if the rider loses their balance and starts to fall off the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Neck](\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Neck-strap-for-horses-from-Dover-Saddlery.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"neck](\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/neck-strap-for-horses-from-stateline-tack.webp\")
<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/neck-strap-for-horses-683x1024.png\")
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\n <\/div>\n Cowgirl Tuff Don’t Fence Me In Jeans<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n Buy Now<\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n Ariat Real Riding Jeans<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n Buy Now<\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n Wrangler Q Baby Ultimate Riding Jeans<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n Buy Now<\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nThis article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is a Horse’s Neck Strap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for a horse is a strip of leather that is tied around the horse’s neck. The strap rests at the base of the horse’s neck where it joins their chest, close enough so the rider’s hands can reach and hold the strap while also holding the reins in a normal position. The strap should rest at the top of the withers and a few finger widths ahead of the saddle on the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Use Horse Neck Straps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap helps the rider balance when they hook one or two fingers of one or both hands through the leather strap. The rider still holds the reins at the same time, providing a type of anchoring presence with the security of the neck strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap offers many benefits to riders (other than being an “oh shoot” strap to grab onto when things go wrong). A horse’s neck strap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stabilizes the rider’s hands to prevent “sock washing” with hands rising and lowering involuntarily, which would pull in the horse’s mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevents the rider from hanging on the reins (and the horse’s mouth) when they are learning to jump or if they ride a forward horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides a solid connection for the rider and horse to help block excessive forward energy on a hot horse (aka a sign to the horse to slow without getting busy in their mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secures the rider’s center of balance when jumping with a horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reminds the rider to keep their hands in the lengthened and low position when they post the trot instead of trying to hold their hands in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides added security if the rider loses their balance and starts to fall off the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n <\/div>\n Ariat Real Riding Jeans<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n Buy Now<\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n Wrangler Q Baby Ultimate Riding Jeans<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n Buy Now<\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nThis article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is a Horse’s Neck Strap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for a horse is a strip of leather that is tied around the horse’s neck. The strap rests at the base of the horse’s neck where it joins their chest, close enough so the rider’s hands can reach and hold the strap while also holding the reins in a normal position. The strap should rest at the top of the withers and a few finger widths ahead of the saddle on the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Use Horse Neck Straps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap helps the rider balance when they hook one or two fingers of one or both hands through the leather strap. The rider still holds the reins at the same time, providing a type of anchoring presence with the security of the neck strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap offers many benefits to riders (other than being an “oh shoot” strap to grab onto when things go wrong). A horse’s neck strap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stabilizes the rider’s hands to prevent “sock washing” with hands rising and lowering involuntarily, which would pull in the horse’s mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevents the rider from hanging on the reins (and the horse’s mouth) when they are learning to jump or if they ride a forward horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides a solid connection for the rider and horse to help block excessive forward energy on a hot horse (aka a sign to the horse to slow without getting busy in their mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secures the rider’s center of balance when jumping with a horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reminds the rider to keep their hands in the lengthened and low position when they post the trot instead of trying to hold their hands in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides added security if the rider loses their balance and starts to fall off the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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What Is a Horse’s Neck Strap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for a horse is a strip of leather that is tied around the horse’s neck. The strap rests at the base of the horse’s neck where it joins their chest, close enough so the rider’s hands can reach and hold the strap while also holding the reins in a normal position. The strap should rest at the top of the withers and a few finger widths ahead of the saddle on the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Use Horse Neck Straps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap helps the rider balance when they hook one or two fingers of one or both hands through the leather strap. The rider still holds the reins at the same time, providing a type of anchoring presence with the security of the neck strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap offers many benefits to riders (other than being an “oh shoot” strap to grab onto when things go wrong). A horse’s neck strap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stabilizes the rider’s hands to prevent “sock washing” with hands rising and lowering involuntarily, which would pull in the horse’s mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevents the rider from hanging on the reins (and the horse’s mouth) when they are learning to jump or if they ride a forward horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides a solid connection for the rider and horse to help block excessive forward energy on a hot horse (aka a sign to the horse to slow without getting busy in their mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secures the rider’s center of balance when jumping with a horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reminds the rider to keep their hands in the lengthened and low position when they post the trot instead of trying to hold their hands in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides added security if the rider loses their balance and starts to fall off the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is a Horse’s Neck Strap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for a horse is a strip of leather that is tied around the horse’s neck. The strap rests at the base of the horse’s neck where it joins their chest, close enough so the rider’s hands can reach and hold the strap while also holding the reins in a normal position. The strap should rest at the top of the withers and a few finger widths ahead of the saddle on the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Use Horse Neck Straps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap helps the rider balance when they hook one or two fingers of one or both hands through the leather strap. The rider still holds the reins at the same time, providing a type of anchoring presence with the security of the neck strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap offers many benefits to riders (other than being an “oh shoot” strap to grab onto when things go wrong). A horse’s neck strap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stabilizes the rider’s hands to prevent “sock washing” with hands rising and lowering involuntarily, which would pull in the horse’s mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevents the rider from hanging on the reins (and the horse’s mouth) when they are learning to jump or if they ride a forward horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides a solid connection for the rider and horse to help block excessive forward energy on a hot horse (aka a sign to the horse to slow without getting busy in their mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secures the rider’s center of balance when jumping with a horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reminds the rider to keep their hands in the lengthened and low position when they post the trot instead of trying to hold their hands in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides added security if the rider loses their balance and starts to fall off the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The neck strap helps the rider balance when they hook one or two fingers of one or both hands through the leather strap. The rider still holds the reins at the same time, providing a type of anchoring presence with the security of the neck strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe neck strap offers many benefits to riders (other than being an “oh shoot” strap to grab onto when things go wrong). A horse’s neck strap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stabilizes the rider’s hands to prevent “sock washing” with hands rising and lowering involuntarily, which would pull in the horse’s mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevents the rider from hanging on the reins (and the horse’s mouth) when they are learning to jump or if they ride a forward horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides a solid connection for the rider and horse to help block excessive forward energy on a hot horse (aka a sign to the horse to slow without getting busy in their mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secures the rider’s center of balance when jumping with a horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reminds the rider to keep their hands in the lengthened and low position when they post the trot instead of trying to hold their hands in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provides added security if the rider loses their balance and starts to fall off the horse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Your Own Horse Neck Strap: To Buy or To Make?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo now you know what a neck strap does, the real question is whether you should make one or buy one. There are benefits to either option. Let’s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
A neck strap for horses comes in different lengths, depending on your horse’s size. The neck strap for a little school pony won’t fit a large Percheron horse or a thick-necked Friesian stallion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So before you buy, measure your horse’s neck width, adding in a few finger widths for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Budget Nylon Horse Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Weaver Leather Nylon Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is ideal for those school ponies, but it can also size up for larger breed horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMore FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Double-stitched nylon web strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nickel-plated hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roller and pin buckle closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fine Leather Neck Strap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Dover Saddlery\u00ae Leather Neck Strap<\/u><\/a> is perfect for schooling and entering shows due to the fine quality leather used to make the strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Fully adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless steel hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Making a Neck Strap for Your Horse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If the purchase of a neck strap isn’t your idea of saving a quick buck, then making a neck strap can be easy-peasy. Most riders use an old stirrup leather<\/strong> to make their own neck strap, but the only disadvantage is that neck straps are usually slightly narrower than a stirrup leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making a neck strap out of an old stirrup leather also means the strap won’t have a retainer cuff to keep the excess of the strap tucked away. I rely on an elastic band<\/strong> to secure the extra bit of leather, but you can also use anything from a cable tie to a bit of insulation tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t want to go the route of using stirrup leather, you can also use an old nylon webbed lead from a halter<\/strong>. Simply thread the buckle through the loop on the lead, then attach it back onto the body of the lead at the correct length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should you be at a Western tack<\/a> shop, you can also opt for a neck rope, though this will, of course, not be legal if you enter an English show (nor will the nylon lead). Beginner shows may allow a leather stirrup during warm up classes.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a>Here’s an example of an adjustable training neck strap from Stateline Tack.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n More FAQs About Horse Neck Straps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How tight should a neck strap be on a horse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To prevent the strap sagging or bumping the horse when you use it, the neck strap (aka horse riding strap) should be loose enough that you can slide a hand between the strap and the horse’s neck when it’s in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a horse neck strap and a horse neck rope or cordeos the same thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A horse neck strap is a flat leather strap used for balancing and training, while a neck rope or cordeos is a braided or rolled leather strap that is used to ride the horse at liberty or without a bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions on Neck Straps for Horses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A neck strap for your horse is not something to be ashamed of. It’s not the equestrian equivalent of “training wheels.” Having a neck strap fitted to your horse is a great way to hold your hands steady when schooling, and it also provides the horse with stability to your contact as they learn to hold themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to keep that new neck strap soft and flexible with my 101 guide to tack cleaning<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pin the image below to your boards on Pinterest. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can also follow along with me on Pinterest<\/a>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’ve ever wanted to know all about neck straps for horses (including the why and how to use them), it’s time to tack up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[262,16],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/horse-riding-strap-on-equestrianbootsandbridles.com_.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Talitha","author_link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/author\/talitha\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14568"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14705,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14568\/revisions\/14705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}