Choosing Horse Leads with Shanks Light pulls -- A horse on a lead should never be jerked hard or violently, even if they are hard to handle and difficult. They can become easily injured. Hold the rope -- Handlers should never hold the chain, only the rope, in case the horse should move their head quickly or pull away quickly. Wearing -- The chain can be worn in many different ways, depending on your handling needs. It can be installed under the chin, in the mouth, or around the nose.
To help you handle your horse that may have difficulties with a regular lead, shank leads offer more stability and strength.
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