Re: RC: Runaways.. Best way to Double tie?

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

Try a neck rope.  I had to when I found out my stallion could get out of ANY
halter...no matter HOW tight or how many.

Teddy

Mickie Newnam wrote:

> Debi,
> I always double tie my gelding at rides, as he has been known to get out
> of a single tie!  I tie 2 ropes to the trailer using quick-release
> knots.  One is snapped to his halter.  The other runs through the halter
> and to his collar.  You can do the same thing with a neck-rope, but I
> rather like using a collar.  All of the horses at our barn wear them.
> (I always have said that Arabs are like big dogs...)  I've never had
> Akela get out of both of them.
>
> Mickie
>
> D&M Arabians wrote:
>
> >  Ok ridecampers... What is some of the best ways to tie your horses.
> > Types of ropes, types of knots, where to tie, and how much rope
> > {length}. What do you mean by double tying, using two ropes on the
> > halter or one on the halter and one on the neck? Just thought I'd show
> > my ignorance <grin>Thanks ahead of time for your replies!! Debi
> > {Louisiana}Knevermore { aaww mom!! not more rope practice...}
>
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