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halter
the simplest form of restraint for the head of farm animals. Comprises a poll strap, a nose band and a halter shank that brings the ends of the nose band together under the mandible. Made of leather or cotton or manila rope.

halter broken
said of a young animal that has been taught to allow itself to be caught, haltered and led but not broken in to saddle or cart.
halter classes
show classes in which entrant horses are required only to be halter broken.


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However, llamas need some attention and having a field llama, unless very friendly, can pose a problem in regards to haltering in order to give it monthly shots to ward against parasites, trim hooves so their feet stay healthy and shear them in the late spring to help them stay cool during the hot weather.
Each will be randomly allocated to the contestants for washing, clipping, haltering, leading and, ultimately, posing for photographs.
Start out by haltering your foal within the first week.
 
 
 
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