Halters
	I use a good rope halter (Double Diamond) and the leads I like are thirteen feet long with a leather popper in the tail end of the lead. A 9/16 inch lead works very well for me and Tree Line Ropes make nice lead ropes. I have King Ropes in Sheridan, Wyoming make up the leads. A good rope halter and lead rope along with a flag, are a few of the tools you need for good ground work.  Make sure you know how to tie the halter correctly on the horse.     This is a mustang out of North Dakota, still a stud, the owners were unable to catch and work with him. Here I have rope his rear and letting him get a custom to the rope. Picture below Houlihan loop on the head.

                              First time that he had ever been restrained. Working on getting the hind to roll over.

                             Again you can see the brace through his whole body.

                             You can see the brace in the left hind leg. Would like his rear to roll to the right.

                              Here Smokie is exploring his options. Going over the round pen isn't going to work.

                             Here is a slight try on his part.

                              Big change has taken place.

                             Working him horseback to help free up his mind and body.

                              Helping Smokies hind quarters to roll to the left.

                              Have been leading him by his front leg, and you can see changes in him.

                               Getting Smokie used to being touch around his hind legs.

                                We can all use a little gentle rub now and then.

                              Have him saddled and putting the rope around the cantle of the saddle and freeing up

                              his rear.

                               He has let down and is enjoying being rubbed and petted.

                               Getting him good about picking me up off of the fence. Helps him get use to me above.

                               Getting him use to the flag, helping him lead better, and preparing him to be ridden.

                               Also getting him ready for his date with the Vet.