What is the difference between a "BREAKAWAY" halter and the Okeden Bay "RELEASE" halter?

"Breakaway"- Horse must break halter to escape, possibly causing damage to skeletal structure, nerve endings, or facial injuries as a result of the hardware.

Okeden Bay "Release"- A horse in an extreme panic situation can release one or all four points allowing them to escape injury or death. The halter can then be reassembled easily without costly repairs.

Will this halter "release" while doing normal work with my horse?

No, the halter has been designed to “release" under a panic situation.

What kind of detergent do I use to wash the deer skin - Gold line?

A very mild detergent and luke warm water.

Won't the hook and loop fill up with dirt, hair and shavings?

No, we have designed the halter with the hook and loop positioned so you will get minimal clog if used under normal conditions.

Will the Velcro scare my horses?

No, hook and loop is used for many products for horses, i.e. fly masks, boots, blankets, etc.

Can I use this halter for trailering ?

Yes, it is an excellent halter for trailing.

Can the halter stay on 24/7 ?

Yes, it is designed with 4 release points, so it can stay on the horse 24/7.

My horse has an eye injury and needs care several times a day, would you recommend your halter ?

Yes, the halter is extremely light weight with easy access to the injury due to the release points, still allowing control of your horse.

I have a thoroughbred mare that is head shy, would this halter help because it's lightweight ?

Yes, not only because it is lightweight, but trainers have found with head shy horses you can leave the halter on while bridling the horse and then remove it from under the bridle, which seems to help with the issue of head shyness. 

I have a riding school mainly teaching children. Would it be hard for children to put the halter on?

No, just open a release point, slip the halter on, and close it. No clips and snaps to work with.

I own a number of horses and I am tired of costly repairs. How do you repair this halter if it should release ?

No repairs needed. Simply close the release point or points that have opened and put it back on the horse.

Will my other horses pull the halter off in the pasture ?

Yes, no halter that has been designed will stop 'playing in a pasture', however, with the Okeden bay halter you just shine your flash light or car headlights out into the field in the evening and the reflection from the noseband and cheek pieces will direct you to the missing halter.