Making A Rope Halter For Cattle

An ordinary three strand manila rope can be made into a calf rope halter.

Making a rope halter for cattle.

Make the loop for the lead rope to go through. Then measure from end a a length of rope about 14 to 16 inches long. Ensure excess rope does not become entangled or is allowed to fall around your feet. Lay it out in the manner shown below.

However you can make a halter rope at home and avoid spending all those bucks. Excessive length on halters can pose some risks when working with cattle. At the end of the nose piece a attach rubber electrical tape to prevent raveling. You can make the halter according to the required size of your cattle by putting an adjustable rope to it and the entire task won t take much of your time.

This will cause the strands to buckle and fold over forming. Adjustable halter step 1. Open the strands by twisting clockwise with your right hand and counterclockwise with your left. The length is optional and can be whatever you need for your particular use.

When the strands are opened wide push your hands together. Tying a halter out of a strand of 3 ply rope. At 1 2 m from left hand end untwist the stands sufficiently to enable the right hand part to be passed through to make a loop of 2 5 to 3 cm diameter.