NRS 1/2in x 12ft Braided Yacht Lead Rope with Popper

These are the best lead lines whether you use them in the training pen or the show ring.
I have bought several from NRS over the years and they are still in use.
These leads are soft yet sturdy and won't create any injuries if your horse gets tangled up in one.

Why is it, that if so many horse trainers suggest a 12 ft lead rope, that so few manufacturers make them?

The lead rope has a good feel and the right amount of softness (not too soft) so a signal carries well down the rope. It is an excellent length (12 ft) for ground work AND one can tie it around the horse's neck and use it with a rope halter or other halter, as reins. I do not like the heavy snaps seen on many lead ropes, especially if they use metal clasps instead of a proper eye splice. In my experience, those snaps disrupt the feel and smoothness of the lead motion, and focus the horse's attention under the chin where it cannot see.

The eye splice is sewn as well as spliced to help strengthen the splice. The popper is of good harness leather. I prefer the natural colors like the beige one. Some bright colored dyes in other ropes do not last long and shorten the life of the rope.

A great lead rope so far. We will see how long the rope last in New Mexico sun and sand.

It is a decent quality lead rope but don't plan on using it for any training.
The end should be slightly weighted but this one isn't.
It also should have a little "body" but this one is extremely pliable. That's nice for some things but you would usually use an 8 foot lead for those things. 12 foot is generally used while ground training....or leading a pack string.
I like it but it won't do the job of my old, worn-out training lead. Guess I'll have to go to that Aussie's website and buy one of his.

Exactly the quality that I[ve come to know from using my trainers kit. The leather popper is also a quality touch.