Hobbles restrict a horse?s forward movement and are commonly used while camping to prevent a horse from wandering off and by horse trainers to familiarize a horse with pressure on their legs. These hobbles are constructed of triple-layer nylon for strength with quality nickel hardware, including roller buckle for easy adjustments. 1 1/2" wide Use with caution and proper supervision. Horses can loose balance, fall, rear, or jump when reacting to hobble pressure, potentially causing injury to both horse and handler.