Pull the ends down firmly and weave all the ends in at least once more. Give the rope another one‑third turn to the left, and put end (B) over strand 3 and under strand 1. Start with any end such as (C), put it over strand 1 and under strand 2, keeping it at a right angle to strands 1 and 2.Draw strand (C) down tight and give the rope one‑third turn to the left. A solid three‑cornered knot, with the ends pointing down the rope, results. Form the crown by pulling all the strands up tight. Bring end (C) down in front of (B), under (A), and through the opening. The spliced crown prevents the end of the rope from raveling and provides a good hold for leading. The halter is now ready to use except for the end of the lead rope. Pull lead rope (B) through the three loops take the long end of lead rope (B) and put it through the larger loop on the other side. Twist the three loops around until they are parallel to each other. Take the end of (A), next to the tape, and twist it until three rope loops appear. Put (A) through (B) again at (E) and draw up tight. Open rope (A) at (D) and put long end (B) through (A). Open the rope at (C) and put the short end (A) through (B) at (C). For illustration purposes, (A) will be the short end or nose piece. Then measure from end (A) a length of rope about 14 to 16 inches long make the loop for the lead rope to go through. At the end of the nose piece (A), attach rubber electrical tape to prevent raveling. To make an adjustable halter for cattle, measure and cut off about 12 to 16 feet of rope. Secure the ends by either wrapping the rope (two or three turns) with friction tape about 1/2 inch from the end or whipping the ends with strong string. To secure the ends, first make a clean, square cut by placing the rope on a firm block and cutting with a sharp knife or axe. If they do, the rope is harder to work with and is not as strong. Approach the animal from its left side, slip nose piece over the nose with the chin strap underneath place head stall over the top of the head and back of the ears. Take the lead and loop splice in your left hand, holding the nose piece and chin strap open, and the head stall in your right hand. To put a halter on an animal, adjust the size of the head stall, allowing slack in the chin strap. What they learn is more important than what they make. Remember, 4‑H develops boys and girls.Allow a junior leader or older club member to assist or instruct rope halter demonstrations.Plan for members to halter animals after completing the rope halter.Let all members complete each step before starting the next.Stand so members can see and follow your hand movements.
HOW TO DRAW ROPE STEP BY STEP HOW TO
Tell and show members how to do each step. Have all members make their halters at the same time.Discuss whether or not the club wants to go to the store to buy rope.
Determine the size of the halters, and the size and amount of rope needed.Let them decide if they want to make halters. Show your members a completed halter and tell them its advantages.Make at least one halter yourself and be sure that you understand all of the steps before teaching your members.Use the table as a guide for selecting the right size and amount of rope. In making your halters, use good quality, three-strand manila rope.
They are inexpensive, adjustable, useful in leading and tying, and are quite durable if kept dry.