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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:23 am
by Colin
Is there a purpose made rope or chain for clipping to a bulls nose ring as I can't find one in my local merchants. Or would an ordinary horse lead rein suffice ?
I want to see if I can halter train my bull. I can secure him to a post using a lead rein clipped to his head collar. I do this to groom him, which he quite enjoys. But have not tried to hold him myself yet and feel the need to secure his nose first.
Colin
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:37 am
by Duncan MacIntyre
For training purposes a horse lead rope is more than adequate, though you might want something better for the show ring - many livestock equipment suppliers will have white bull lead ropes in stock. They are usually a good thick but soft rope which is easy on the hand. Bull poles are also avialable which allow you to hold the bull away as well as draw him to you, but that should not be needed in the show. Can be usefull for leading a bull eg for loading, if he is apt to be playfull with his head.
Duncan
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:09 am
by Colin
Thanks Duncan, I'll get a horse lead rope to try him. He's about 20 months now so will have to see how this goes. If I succeed in getting him used to it, I'll look for something smarter.
Many thanks,
Colin
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:24 pm
by Felicity
Dear Colin
I always use a horse lead rein but try not to get a very heavy one.
For most equipment I use showtime based in yorkshire they post everything you want to you are very reasonably priced and will give you good advice.
Goodluck
Felicity
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:28 pm
by carole
Hi Felicity I have just searched google for 'showtime' and was surprised to find the 'dexter official site' but unless things are a lot worse than I thought I don't think this is right can you post the website for showtime thanks.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:35 pm
by Colin
Hi Carole, yes I went to the same web site as you initially. Here is the one you want:
http://www.showtime-supplies.co.uk/index.php
Thanks for your help Felicity.
Regards,
Colin