Use This "Headsetter" For Good Head Position
This "Headsetter" Helps Your Horse Learn Good Head Position
Easily teach your horse to work with a low head and level top-line
Headsetter
Many trainers use this piece of equipment to teach their horse good head position while stopping, rolling back, working cattle etc. Especially useful when the horse is in the process of learning to work in a curb bit.
It’s designed to help lower the horse's poll. When used properly, the Headsetter encourages the horse to work with a low head and level top-line.
Unlike a tie-down, this Headsetter works mainly on the horse's poll. A horse can comfortably carry his head in a "natural" position.
Made of 3/16" hard-twist, nylon/poly rope with braided rawhide buttons.
The sliding nose-piece only comes into affect when the horse's nose is raised way too high.
Be aware, this is the ONLY headsetter on the market designed to work like this.
Cheap copy-cat headsetters are NOT made the same as this one.
This professional-quality headsetter comes with a fully adjustable, nylon tie-down strap with a stainless steel snap.
Note: Headsetter goes on the horse’s head first, then the bridle goes on over it. When used with an "Easy Stop", the Headsetter goes over the Easy Stop.
Headsetter (adjustable) with nylon tie-down strap $89.00 
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sarahhi larry, my horse rides with a high head (not crazy high) carriage, ive been see sawing the reins and he will drop his nose and lower his head a bit but brings it back up so i continuesly see saw, i was wondering if the headsetter would be a good choice to help him work with a low headset or if a german martingale would be better? he also drops his shoulders , ive been starting lots of trotting and lopeing circles to help him, any tips to have not drop his shoulder?
LarryTrocha@sarah: Hi Sarah. In your situation, either tool would help.
However, I'd lean more toward the German martingale if you are using a snaffle bit.
If you're using a curb bit, go with the headsetter.
Be sure you watch ALL the video clips concerning BOTH tools and pay close attention to the techniques used to lower the horse's head.
Once a horse fully understands what you want, you may have to be more demanding to let him know you are serious about it.
Good luck,
Larry T.
hi larry, my horse rides with a high head (not crazy high) carriage, ive been see sawing the reins and he will drop his nose but brings it back up so i continuesly see saw, i was wondering if the headsetter would be a good choice to help him work with a low headset or if a german martingale would be better?
KelseyHi Larry,
I have a 4 year old quarter horse mare, that i just recently bought. She was a 220 yard sprinter on the track. She is very intelligent and smart. She is going really well with all the basics and is very light in the face when on the flat. Although when on the barrel pattern she gets very strong headed and tends toss her head up real high throwing her balance off, and making it hard for me to gain control.
I am not sure as to which head gear would suit her best???
Thanks,
Kelsey
Megan HarrodHello, I have a horse roughly 15 years old I bought about two years ago. He is a nervous horse and when he gets nervous in the arena he rears to a vertical position. The tie down does nothing to help prevent this, I have tried other things but no luck so far. A friend recommended the headsetter. What are your thoughts on the headsetter helping with a horse that rears. Thanks for your time – Megan
@Megan Harrod: Hi Megan. The Headsetter may or may not help your rearing horse. Personally, I'd be more concerned with WHAT is CAUSING him to rear. The root of the problem. Eliminate the cause and the rearing will go away.
Larry T.
Teresa DeVaughnHi Larry, I have a question of course. I have a 7 yr AQHA who loves to run and will do everything in his power to keep from having to stop. He throws and swings his head side to side, does flying lead changes and will occasionally throw a buck before he'll finally give in and slowly come to a stop. He is very athletic and can spin on a dime. I'm having to ride him in a tie down because 2 weeks ago he broke my nose in the arena by throwing his head up. I use a Myler bit 36 on him…..what will help? I've been working him at walk, trot, canter but he continues to throw his head and fight the bit when he is cantering or galloping, he loves to go….help?
@Teresa DeVaughn: Hi Teresa. This is going to sound like a smart-ass answer but I'm dead serious.
To fix this problem you are actually going to have to learn to train your horse.
The bit you are using has nothing to do with it.
You have to teach him to GIVE to your hands.
And if you ask me how to do that… I'll be pretty disappointed in you.
The video clips on this page and the german martingale page, show you exactly how.
My guess is… you didn't even bother to watch them or you wouldn't have posted this question.
Larry T.
andreaHi, i saw some of your videos and i liked a lot. I have 3 horses but not for a long time so i have to learn it all about them. I was wondering if you give lessons personally as well or only through the videos, because i was planning to go to US for a learning vacation later this year. If you don't have a teaching program would you be able to suggest me a ranch that is organized to give lessons of riding and training horses ? it does not matter where in US, as long as it's serious. My wife and I need to improve our technics in order to achieve a better leveled relationship with our horses. thanks for your attention
BrendaOk I have watched your videos, And need to ask , if u could just buy one , what would it be? I have Paso Finos and they have a high head set, There Baby does to, and the mare can get very worried about things on the trail , and the head comes up , So i have bought diffrent bits , That people have had luck with, But not me , And I need to get the baby broke the right way.
so what would u say Ps my mare went to a barn for 6 months , and still is hight headed. Thanks Brenda
@Brenda: Hi Brenda. You don't understand. You aren't going to just put a bit or certain piece of equipment on a horse and have it automatically fix a high-headed problem.
The equipment is only a TOOL.
And the tool has to be used the right way before it can produce the desired results.
Which means, you have to use your hands right.
It also means you have to apply pressure and release that pressure at the right time so the horse understands what you want.
You may have watched the videos but you didn't pay attention to the important points that were made.
Larry T.
mackezieHi Larry, my horse has a u neck (whatever that means not sure how to explain it) but i used a martingale on him and it helped TONS but at the canter without the martingale all i have to do to ask my horse to lower his head is see saw my reins and he drops it and i stop the pressure (see sawing) and he bring it right back up… would the HeadSetter help?
Danielle S.Hi Larry, I have a 14 yr old paint QH and we've done it all together but the only issue I have is when I ask him to lope he brings his head up above the flat neckline and then a few stides in he brings it right back down. Any other time he will carry his head/neck with a flat topline or even a little lower. Will a "Headsetter" help in this situation or is there something else I can try?
@Danielle S.: Hi Danielle. Yes, the HeadSetter will help in your situation.
Take care,
Larry T.
Mark ByrnesHi Larry, I do campdrafting would the headsetter help with older horses to soften up their face?
Cheers
@Mark Byrnes: Hi Mark. If it's used the right way, yes.
Larry T.
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