Joanne Alderman wrote:e
Pat > recommends riding with a rope fixed to the right side of the bit, looped > around the neck to make the reins, and attached to the left side of the > bit with about 12 feet left over. Put a couple of loops in the 12 feet > and stuff it into your belt or waistband. This will give you a safe hold > of the horse if you part company, and, when properly adjusted for the > purpose, can be used to tie up the horse if necessary.
Too much rope for me. I found it bulky and the loops kept getting looser
and tangleing. I like Pat's message, but I opt not to use that set-up.