Bridleless Neck Rope | Custom Liberty Cordeo, Handmade UK

Name: Bridleless Liberty Neck Rope
Brand: Ponies and Pups
SKU: LIBNCK
Price: 29.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bridleless Liberty Neck Rope

"Deepen Your Connection. Ride Unrestricted."

✨ NEW SAFETY FEATURE ✨

Optional Breakaway Snap

Designed to release under pressure.

£29.00

Handcrafted to order Ships in 1–3 weeks Secure checkout Free UK shipping

Inspired by the pioneering movement of the British Bridleless Competition, our BioThane & Rope Liberty Neck Rope is made for riders exploring bridleless and liberty work — whether you're competing in bridleless classes or simply seeing what happens at home when the bridle comes off.

Most neck rings are all rope, which looks lovely and slides straight through your fingers the moment you actually need it. Ours doesn't: a structured BioThane® rider grip rests across the withers to give you something secure to hold, joined to a rope loop with exactly the weight and drape you want for clear neck-reining cues.

New to all this? Our guide to bridleless riding walks you through exactly where a neck rope fits into the journey.

The Ponies & Pups Promise

🩷 Endless Colour Options.
21+ BioThane® shades and 18+ rope colours — over 300 ways to make it yours.
🩷 The Perfect Fit Every Time.
Small Pony to Extra Full, and every custom size in between at no extra cost.
🩷 100% Genuine Materials.
19mm genuine BioThane® BETA and 10mm braided Premium PPM rope. Waterproof, wipe-clean and stink-proof.
🩷 Safety First.
The optional Breakaway Snap (+£6), a solid brass press stud designed to release under pressure.
🩷 Made To Order.
Never off a shelf or externally sourced. Handmade one at a time in East Sussex.
🩷 Free UK Delivery.
On every order, always. No minimum spend.
🩷 Don't see the colour, size or feature you want?
Contact me — let's make your vision come to life!

🐴 The Ultimate Hybrid Design: Unlike standard all-rope neck rings that can slip through your fingers, our design features a structured 19mm BioThane® rider grip. This sits perfectly at the withers, giving you a secure, non-slip handle.

🐴 Clear Communication: The main rope loop provides the perfect natural weight and drape around your horse's chest, ensuring clear neck-reining cues for bridleless and liberty work.

🐴 100% Weather-Proof: Built to survive the chaos of the yard. This neck rope completely ignores mud, rain, and sweat, and will never become stiff or heavy with water.

🐴 Wipe-Clean & Stink-Proof: Say goodbye to washing dirty tack! Simply wipe the handle clean with a damp sponge and you are ready to ride.

🐴 Fixed Loop or Breakaway Snap — Your Call: Choose how yours fastens. The classic Fixed Loop is one clean, continuous piece that goes over the head. Or add the optional Breakaway Snap (+£6): a solid brass press stud designed as a safety release — if you and your horse part ways and the neck rope catches on something, it pops open under the pressure rather than holding fast. It's beautifully quick to pop on and off day to day, too.

🐴 Bespoke to You: Handcrafted in the UK in our signature Endless Colours. Choose your perfect size (from Small Pony to Extra Full) or message us for a custom fit!

The Perfect Fit for Bridleless Riding

Because our hybrid Liberty Neck Rope is designed for clear communication, getting the right fit is essential! Our neck ropes are crafted with 10mm premium weather-proof PPM rope and feature a secure 19mm waterproof BioThane® rider grip that sits perfectly across the withers.

Our Standard Sizes
(The length is the total circumference of the Neck Rope, the handle is the length of the BioThane strap section.)

Small Pony - Length 115cm - Handle 46cm
Pony - Length 135cm - Handle 54cm
Cob - Length 155cm - Handle 62cm
Full - Length 175cm - Handle 70cm
Extra Full - Length 190cm - Handle 78cm

How Should It Fit?

When fitted correctly, the neck rope should sit comfortably at the base of your horse's neck, resting gently against the chest and shoulders.

The Golden Rule: There must be enough slack for you to comfortably hold the BioThane handle from the saddle without putting constant pressure or tension on the horse!

Need a Custom Size?

We know that horses do not always fit into standard boxes! If you are outfitting a miniature pony, a heavy horse, or just want a highly specific measurement, we can build a completely bespoke size just for you. Simply drop us a message via our Contact Us page before ordering, and we will craft your perfect fit.

🐴 The Rider Grip: Crafted from strictly waterproof 19mm Genuine BioThane® BETA. This premium PVC-coated webbing provides a smooth, leather-like feel that will never rot, stretch, or hold onto nasty yard odours.

🐴 The Neck Loop: Made from premium 10mm braided PPM (Polypropylene Multifilament) rope. This highly durable, weather-proof rope is lightweight yet provides the essential drape required for bridleless riding. It is naturally resistant to mildew and incredibly easy to keep clean.

🐴 The Hardware: We anchor the BioThane handle to the PPM rope with heavy-duty, rust-resistant Chicago screws, built to shrug off the absolute worst of the UK winter. Choose the Breakaway Snap and we add a solid 15mm brass S-spring press stud: a deliberate safety feature, smooth to pop on and off, and designed to release under pressure so a caught neck rope lets go rather than holding fast if you and your horse come apart.

Your Gear. Your Way.

Because every single piece is bespoke, you have total artistic licence! Here is how to build your custom creation:

Step 1: Choose your perfect size.
Step 2: Decide how it fastens — the classic Fixed Loop, or the safety-first Breakaway Snap upgrade, designed to release under pressure if you and your horse part ways.
Step 3: Choose your primary waterproof BioThane® base colour.
Step 4: Select your Weather-proof PPM Rope colour.

Got a specific request?
Once you have built your masterpiece and clicked 'Add to Cart', simply click on your basket to View Cart. Here, you will find a special instructions box where you can leave me any extra information, specific measurements, or custom notes you want me to know before I start crafting!

Handcrafted Just For You

I don't just pull items off a dusty shelf. Every single piece of performance gear is completely bespoke and meticulously handcrafted to order by me, right here in the UK.

Current Lead Times: 1 to 3 Weeks

To give you true artistic licence, I offer a massive variety of shades in my Endless Colour range. If your chosen materials are currently in stock in my workshop, I will craft and dispatch your order within a week! If you choose a unique shade that I need to order from my premium supplier in the Netherlands, it can take up to 3 weeks to make. I always hold a steady stock of most colours, so more often than not, your custom gear will be crafted and shipped very promptly.

Need it for a specific upcoming event? Leave a note in the cart box or drop me a message via the Contact Us page before ordering!

Free UK & Isle of Man Delivery

I want receiving your new gear to be as effortless as designing it. That is why I am thrilled to offer FREE TRACKED SHIPPING across the UK and the Isle of Man on all custom dog and equestrian gear!

Ordering From Outside the UK?

I also post to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and to Australia and New Zealand, by Royal Mail International Tracked. Postage is worked out by the weight of your order and shown at checkout before you pay, from £7.50 to Europe and from £8.00 to Australia and New Zealand.

Royal Mail aims to deliver within 3–5 working days to Europe and 5–7 working days to Australia and New Zealand after dispatch, on top of the making time above.

Prices are in pounds sterling (£). Your country may charge import tax, duties or a handling fee when your parcel arrives. These aren't included in my prices and are paid by you to the delivery company. Orders over 5kg? Please get in touch for a quote first. Full details are in my Shipping Policy.

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My horse & I are just starting on our Bridlefree competition journey & I was looking for the right length, weight & overall ‘feel’ of what would be the perfect liberty neckstrap. Sophia at Ponies & Pups was so incredibly helpful ensuring I got it right! Not only does it feel right the choice of colours are amazing.

Thank you so much Jacki, this has genuinely made my day! 🩷 Getting the length, the weight and the overall feel just right is exactly what I love about making these to order, so I'm thrilled it's perfect for you both. And the colours are the best bit, aren't they! Wishing you and your horse the very best of luck on your bridle-free competition journey, you're going to smash it. Thank you for trusting me to be part of it. 🐴✨

Love it
Beautifully made

This means so much, thank you, Camilla! 💗 I love making these, so it's brilliant to hear it landed well.

Fabulous neck strap, great colour, quality and lightweight. Highly recommend these.

Thank you so much, Yasmin! I'm so glad you're loving the neck strap — the colour on that one is one of my favourites too. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave this, it means a lot! 💛

Super quality, great service will shop again!

Thank you so much, Taunie! So pleased you're happy with the quality — and thrilled to hear you'll be back! Can't wait to see you again. 💗

Absolutely love my fell ponies new neck rope its made so so well and I love its vibrant colour il deffinitely be purchasing more and would recommend to all, well packaged & quick delivery too :) 5*

Thank you so much, Ang! Made my day hearing your fell pony's loving the neck rope — the colour really does pop, doesn't it! So glad it arrived safe and speedy too. Can't wait for you to pick your next colour! 💗

So pretty!

Got my neck rope today! It's beautiful and feels super sturdy!! Can't wait to try it. It's so pretty! Will match all of her other pink stuff haha!

Thank you so much, Emma! So glad it arrived safe and you're loving it — matching all her pink kit is exactly the vibe! Would love to hear how you both get on trying it 💗

Lovely colour

Frequently asked questions

What size Liberty Neck Rope do I need?

We offer four carefully scaled standard sizes. The total length indicates the full loop, while the 19mm waterproof BioThane grip section is proportioned to sit perfectly across the withers for each size:

Small Pony: Total Length 115cm (BioThane Grip: 46cm)
Pony: Total Length 135cm (BioThane Grip: 54cm)
Cob: Total Length 155cm (BioThane Grip: 62cm)
Full: Total Length 175cm (BioThane Grip: 70cm)

Have a very small or very large horse? We can create custom sizes to ensure the perfect fit! Simply drop us a message via our Contact Us page.

How should a liberty neck rope fit?

When fitted, the neck rope should sit comfortably at the base of the horse's neck, resting against the chest and shoulders. It must have enough slack for the rider to hold the BioThane handle securely without putting constant pressure on the horse.

Why does this neck rope have a BioThane section at the top?

While traditional neck ropes are made entirely of rope, we designed our hybrid version with a waterproof BioThane strap at the withers. This gives the rider a smooth, structured, and non-slip "handle" to hold onto, which offers far more stability and grip than holding onto woven rope, especially in wet winter weather!

Is the rope heavy enough for clear communication?

Yes! We use 10mm premium weather-proof PPM rope that provides an excellent drape and natural weight. This allows your horse to easily feel the physical cues and neck-reining aids required for bridleless riding and liberty work.

Is it easy to clean after a muddy ride?

Absolutely. Unlike traditional leather that requires oiling, our neck ropes are built for real yard life. You can wipe the BioThane handle clean with a sponge in seconds, and dunk the rope section into a bucket of warm soapy water. It will dry quickly and never hold onto yard smells!

Will the hardware rust?

No! We know this gear will be exposed to the elements, so we exclusively use rust-resistant stainless steel Chicago screws to secure the BioThane grip to the PPM rope. It is built to survive the absolute worst of the UK winter.

What's the difference between the Fixed Loop and the Breakaway Snap?

The Fixed Loop is our classic — one continuous, closed loop that goes over the head, with nothing to fasten. The Breakaway Snap is a safety upgrade: a solid brass press stud designed to release under pressure, so if you and your horse part ways and the neck rope catches on something, it pops open rather than holding fast. It's also lovely and quick to pop on and off day to day. Both are made to the same weatherproof standard — the Breakaway Snap is about the peace of mind of a fastening that lets go when it matters.