Ridecamp: [RC] Ponying

I have done quite a bit of ponying in the past two years and this is 
what I've had luck with.  I use a Pat Parelli rope halter as it puts 
pressure on the poll which makes them come along nicely, but the 
pressure is not damaging like a regular halter can sometimes be.  I also 
use the Parelli 12 foot long lead rope.  The weight is just right so 
when, and I say when and not if, it gets caught under the tail of the 
horse you are riding, it will very easily drop out (if you can get the 
horse you're riding to unclamp the tail ever so slightly).  The rope 
seems long, but oftentimes I use it all.  It works great fon single 
track trails and when the ponied horse is close, I just lay the extra 
over the neck of the horse I'm riding.  The length helps a lot when your 
ponied horse decides to change sides-it gives you time to switch and not 
get wrapped up.

Good luck.

Doris Kulp
Maryland


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