A cotton lead is the piece of tack attached to a horse’s halter used to walk it or tie it up for grooming. They can be made from a variety of materials including cotton, leather and nylon. They come in a variety of lengths from 9 to 12 feet and are usually secured with a bull snap clip or brass or stainless steel snap. Some are even spliced into the halter itself. Find out https://www.ravenox.com/products/fms-horse-tack-8-foot-1-inch-twisted-cotton-rope-horse-lead-brass-rope-clamp-and-bolt-snap-or-nickel-plated-bull-snap

The biggest benefit of a cotton rope is that it’s soft in the hand, which makes it easier to handle and less likely to cause abrasions or burns. It also holds up better to use than some other synthetic ropes and withstands the elements much longer. This is why you’re likely to see a lot of these leads in tack trunks after years of use.

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Another advantage of a cotton lead is that it isn’t as prone to UV damage as synthetic ropes are. This is a big advantage for anyone who leads their horse outdoors regularly, as UV degradation can have negative health effects on both horses and their handlers.

Cotton is also known for being environmentally responsible. Many of our cotton lead ropes are sourced from Cotton LEADS partner countries, which have robust government and industry oversight, ensuring that workers and the environment are protected in production. The Cotton LEADS program also supports life cycle assessments and traceability in the supply chain so that manufacturers can have confidence they are sourcing sustainable cotton.