Yes you are right. They are not for "beginners."
But they are great for some horses. As wonderful as Natural Horsemanship
techniques are, and I use them, some horses need a bit more convincing. This
halter allows you to be "lighter" which is nice in the right hands. But I
don't believe they gave it the right name. Be Nice?? Not really.
I have this mustang who does like to BOLT and
there is nothing on this earth that will stop him from pulling me over. He knows
Parelli ground work very well but when frightened, he will bolt. The
Be Nice halter has helped a great deal. Mustangs are stronger than anything
alive when they decide to leave--forget even trying to send them in a
circle--they can take you down the street! Now we are back into a regular rope
halter, progressing past this bolting issue and my shoulder muscles have
finally healed. ;-)
Yes, please DON'T tie with one. Can you say
OUCH!! But I do still want to trade with someone who has a bigger one. Please
email me privately. (I'll pay your shipping!)
