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.

When the strands are opened wide push your hands together. Tying a halter out of a strand of 3 ply rope. Make the loop for the lead rope to go through. Excessive length on halters can pose some risks when working with cattle.

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. At the end of the nose piece a attach rubber electrical tape to prevent raveling. Ensure excess rope does not become entangled or is allowed to fall around your feet. 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.

Then measure from end a a length of rope about 14 to 16 inches long. You will need approximately 3mts of twisted rope. Open the strands by twisting clockwise with your right hand and counterclockwise with your left. A rope of about 3 7 m length is laid on the floor and halter is made at the left and for convenience.

This will cause the strands to buckle and fold over forming. Lay it out in the manner shown below. The length is optional and can be whatever you need for your particular use.