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Customer Reviews for Baker™ Lead

Baker™ Lead

The Baker Lead measures 7' and has a 20 solid brass chain shank. The Baker Lead is made of first quality nylon.?Brass plated hardware.?As with all Baker products, Baker Leads are made in the USA. Original plaid. !
Average Customer Rating:
3.947 out of 5
3.9
 out of 
5
(19 Reviews) 16
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Rating breakdown 19 reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
14 of 18(78%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Baker™ Lead
Review 1 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Lead Not a Great Value

October 7, 2012
Byautrygene
fromDayton, OH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
"The halter from Baker is awesome but the lead leaves a lot to be desired. It is thin although it is made of the same material as the halter it should be double the thickness. I was disappointed since I expected the same value as the halter and don't feel the lead is worth the money. Returning the leads."
 
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Review 2 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good Lead

September 29, 2012
ByBarnBlondie
fromUpstate, NY
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought the Lead to match my halter. It is adorable and looks very sharp. However, the chain is short to go around the nose and attach up to the cheek piece. However, if you are looking just to attach it across the nose it is the perfect length. I ended up buying the Baker lead without the chain as well."
 
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Review 3 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Decent Lead

June 12, 2012
ByKayy
fromHampshire, IL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:4
"As noted before the actual nylon part of the lead is short and rough. I too purchased it to match the baker halter. I wish there was a non chain option and that it was longer, and if you use the chain you lose even more length off the lead. Only paid the $ for it to match the halter. Does look awesome with the halter though. Wouldn't buy it again."
Review 4 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Pretty lead

August 5, 2011
ByJasara
fromBennington NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this lead to match my halter but took it to my repair guy to take chain off and put a snap on it"
Review 5 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Lead!!!!!

July 27, 2011
ByEventerNH
fromNH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"It is both made well and very stylish!! Works great!"
Review 6 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Sturdy lead chain

July 11, 2011
ByChampagnedreams
fromPacific North West
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"This is a sturdy lead chain, but I found it a bit short."
Review 7 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

A good match for the Baker halter

March 2, 2011
Byappyhorse
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"This is a nice lead, although a bit pricey. If I hadn't purchased the Baker halter as well, I wouldn't have spent the money on this lead. If you're looking for a matching set though, this lead looks beautiful with the Baker halter."
Review 8 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Okay...

February 22, 2011
ByDAKinMD
fromMaryland
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:3
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"I LOVE the looks of this lead. However, the nylon is (as others have noted) very thin and rough on one's hands. Also, the nylon part is so short and light that it is outweighed by the chain part.
I can't safely use the lead in loading my horse on the trailer. If I drape the lead over the area in front of the withers as I normally do, it doesn't stay put and wants to drop to the floor as the horse walks up the ramp. Hard to explain, but basically it doesn't work for trailer loading. So I use a different lead and bring the Baker to use when we get to our destination because it looks so nice.
I agree with the reviewer who wished there was a non-chain option, though.
Overall, to me it's just an okay lead because it looks great, but it's not really user-friendly."
Review 9 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Very Flimsy

December 1, 2010
ByFriesianMom24
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
"Did not like this lead at all (did end up keeping the halter though). Very flimsy and rough on hands."
Review 10 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Lead Chain

December 21, 2009
ByHali
fromFL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
"I really like the Baker products. They are smart looking and hold up very well."
Review 11 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Another Great Baker Product!

July 12, 2009
ByGwennyandme
fromNew Jersey
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"If you love Baker products, this is another wonderful item to add to your collection! Beautiful classic print, good quality chain, all-around lovely. Only minor complaint is that it is a little thinner lead than I thought it would be. But over-all, I love it!"
Review 12 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Gorgeous

June 19, 2009
Bywarmbloodswin
fromBirmingham, AL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I am a big fan of Baker products and bought this lead rope to go with my Baker halter that I love. Horse will be looking sharp at the shows when he walks up in this. It also goes very well with leather show halters. It is a little on the thin side but the material is strong and it should hold up well. I only wish they sold one without the chain too"
Review 13 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice lead to match my Baker halter

June 11, 2009
ByElFugitivo
fromCalifornia, USA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I re-bought this lead to match my Baker halter, which I got about 10 years ago. (My last Baker lead broke when my horse pulled back, but it was a very strong pull back, so I don't think it really reflects on the leadrope.) It's a very nice leadrope, and does match the halter nicely. The only bad thing is how it's flat & if a horse takes off or even just pulls, the fabric is kind of harsh on your hands -- you can't grip it the same as you could grip a round lead rope."
Review 14 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Love the Baker but chain isn't long enough

June 10, 2009
Bykphunck
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
"Nice quality lead with nice hardware, but the chain isn't long enough! Definately more for show use to coordinate with other Baker accessories than for daily use. Hard to hold on to, especially with a squirly horse."
Review 15 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Baker Lead

May 20, 2009
ByZanie
fromScotchtown, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"Quality is there, plaid pattern is nice, but would like it to be longer in length, and thicker for a better grasp and hold; especially when using on a nervous, or unexperienced horse!"
Review 16 for Baker™ Lead
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love that Baker Plaid!

June 5, 2008
ByBrigitte
fromNY
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"If you are a Baker Plaid fan, you will like the Baker Lead! This lead is a perfect partner to the Baker plaid halter. The Baker plaid is a black/tan, neutral tone plaid that compliments any color of horse. The solid brass hardware will not rust and gives a much more polished look to what is basically a nylon lead. The chain is a good length, though I would like if the lead part was a little longer. Overall, it's a nice lead and the price isn't too bad for a genuine Baker item."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Baker™ Lead
Based on the average of (3) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 3 out of 3