Question 1

How should a leather headcollar fit?

Julia Lühr · Accepted Answer

A leather headcollar fits correctly if your horse can chew without restriction and the noseband does not sit too low on the sensitive nasal bone. The chin strap and throatlatch must not be too loose, otherwise your horse can get a hoof caught in them when scratching.

Headcollars that can be adjusted on both sides are practical. This way the headcollar sits symmetrically and does not pull to one side.

Question 2

How can I recognise a well-made leather headcollar?

Julia Lühr · Accepted Answer

A good leather headcollar has neat, strong stitching and soft, well-shaped padding at the headpiece. Hard or insufficient padding can, according to Cavallo, encourage tension.

Anatomically shaped headpieces also take pressure off the sensitive area behind the ears. When buying, also check the buckles and rings, because they carry the load every time you tie up your horse.

Question 3

How do I care for a leather headcollar?

Julia Lühr · Accepted Answer

With regular care, a leather headcollar remains supple and comfortable for your horse. Remove sweat and dirt, allow the leather to dry and then treat it with a leather care product.

Neglected leather loses its suppleness and is less comfortable on the head. When caring for it, check the stitching and buckles and have any damage repaired in good time.

Question 4

Should my horse wear a headcollar in the field?

Julia Lühr · Accepted Answer

Experts tend to advise against it, because horses can get a hoof or leg caught in the headcollar and panic. On the other hand, young horses are easier to catch when they are wearing a headcollar.

If you do not want to do without one, Cavallo recommends choosing a safety headcollar with a breakaway section that gives way under a strong pull. A vet in the article recommends deciding on an individual basis, depending on the horse.

Leather Headcollars

Waldhausen Leather Headcollar Crystal, brown

Waldhausen Leather Headcollar S-Line Glamour, black

Headcollar Sahrendorf brown/brass

Melzer Leather Headcollar Radolfzell brown-brass

HKM Headcollar Luna Leather/Nylon, dark brown

How should a leather headcollar fit?

How can I recognise a well-made leather headcollar?

How do I care for a leather headcollar?

Should my horse wear a headcollar in the field?