What is the trick to removing a halter plate?

[onetrickpony]

When the Chicago screws just spin around and around? I've tried grabbing the back side with pliers, but there isn't enough room to get a good grip. I'm at a loss here.

[StraightForward]

Could you perhaps wind a rubberband around the "top" piece of the screw to help hold it in place while you back the screw out?

[Moutaineer]

I will warn you that my DH often puts a dab of Superglue in these when he does them up for me so they don't come undone...

[onetrickpony]

I will warn you that my DH often puts a dab of Superglue in these when he does them up for me so they don't come undone...

This one came preinstalled on a halter that I purchased from SmartPak. Still new, never been on a horse. I'm tempted to send it back and say "You get it off!!"

[lorilu]

What about the ones that are not with chicago screws, rather with rivets? How do you get THOSE off??

(And you should send it back!!)

[jaybird660]

I have used a dremel tool with a cut off wheel but you need to be careful about the leather.

[Chisamba]

agree with Jaybird use a dremel , do you have a new name plate to put on?

[lorilu]

no, but I'll go to the same store to get the new one so I know it will have holes in the same place....
good suggestion re dremel tool.... always wanted an excuse to buy one.