Wow.... well first of all don't dis hayracks! they are excellent my horse has an off and on cought so when she eats from the hayrack mounted inside her stall it prevents her from inhaling wood chips (shavings) when she eats. But, if you have a horse like the mare described and it is a must to keep the halter on then that is when hayracks are no good. My horse NEVER wears her halter unless I am walking her, tying her up or lunging her.