Rope Halter Quiz

1. Why do trainers prefer to use rope halters over webbed halters?

Rope Halters are cheaper and prettier than webbed halters.

The rope halter's narrow width allows more precise signals to be given to the horse.

Rope halters are the only halters sold in Texas.

Trainers prefer webbed halters at all times.

2. Why shouldn't you tie an unattended horse in a rope halter?

There is no reason why you can't tie an unattended horse in a rope halter.

Rope halters aren't strong enough to hold a horse.

A horse could injure themselves if they panic and pull back on a rope halter.

Lead ropes can't be attached to rope halters allowing the horse to wander away.

3. A person can make their own rope halter.

True

False

4. It is best to tug and jerk on the rope halter to keep the horse's attention while training.

True

False

5. What happens if you press the facial nerve on the right side of the horse's face?

The horse will move their right front leg backwards

The horse will move their front left leg backwards

The horse will move their right hind leg backwards

The horse will buck

6. When you are signaling or cueing a horse to perform a task, the ___________ is the reward.

Pressure

Rope Halter

Horse Treat

Release

7. Why is teaching the horse the Yo-Yo game a good idea?

To keep the horse from barging over you.

So the horse can have fun.

So it looks like you are a competent trainer.

The Yo-Yo game should never be taught to a horse.

8. The proper fit of a rope halter on the horse's face is important.

True

False

9. You should always turn a horse out in a rope halter.

True

False

10. If you turn a horse out with a rope halter on, what could happen?

The horse will be more comfortable

The horse could get injured

The horse will rub it off

The horse will look very pretty in the halter