Horse halter pattern problem

[washe]

I am attempting to make a large size horse halter from the Tandy pattern. I have everything cut and ready to assemble, but it seems giant according to the sizes listed. What have I done wrong?

[AlZilla]

@washe, I split you out into a new topic in the Saddle and Tack area. Maybe you could post the specific pattern you're using and tell us if you've made all the pieces to the exact specified length? A picture would be worth a thousand words, too.

I don't do saddles or halters, but this is where the experts hang out.

[TomE]

I make halters to measure, but if you can get your hands on a halter that fits then you can adjust your pattern.  There's not universal agreement on horse sizes - cob, horse, warmblood, draft etc.  I include some measurements that I use in this thread.

 

[Mulesaw]

23 hours ago, washe said:

I am attempting to make a large size horse halter from the Tandy pattern. I have everything cut and ready to assemble, but it seems giant according to the sizes listed. What have I done wrong?

If you are using the Tandy Horse tack accessory pattern pack, I just checked, and the sizes strike me as completely off. The upper part of the noseband alone for a full size horse, the pattern suggest a 24" strap. So I really don't think that you have done anything wrong at all :-)

If you are making a halter for your own horse, try to take the measurements of an existing halter that has a nice fit. If it is going to be a gift for someone, go visit them in the stable and see if you can get a chance to measure the halter. 

Not knowing if you are a horse person, please be careful if you are going to do any measuring on the halter when it is on the horse. Some horses will happily accept that you measure a bit with a tailors measuring tape, others the exact opposite. So it is always best to measure stuff that is not directly on the horse.

The patterns and instructions provided by Tom E are fantastic! I have made 4 halters using those patterns, and they fit the horses very well, and they look incredibly good. 

If you like the Tandy design, you could use Tom E's measurements and make a halter according to the Tandy pattern. That would get you something that will fit the horse. (Unless you are making it for a Shire / Suffolk Punch / Clydesdale).

Brgds Jonas