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I use the Leader lead line and have never had a problem with them. My 
friend knows the inventor--- interestingly enough he is Michael 
McDonald's brother (for those of you ex-hippie Doobie Bros fans). 
Recently they were invited to meet the Queen where she wanted to thank 
them for introducing them to her stable master (through a contact with 
Montie Roberts). She is evidently quite taken with them.
Gloria didn't get to go the first time, but they promised her she could 
when they go back with a new Snap line---- inside info-- the new color 
will not be black  but rather a very pretty white and gold weave.
I've used them for my hot walkers and have had terrific success----- 
easy way to teach a rambunctious youngster to lead (without yanking out 
my shoulder at times :-) )
Also use them for trailer ties and once I get the horse close enough to 
stretch and get the snap on him, I can just relax and watch the horse 
load himself--- no fights-- just patience and he feels that gentle pull 
with instant release when he moves forward. That is the easiest way for 
me to load a horse who knows better and is just being stubborn when I am 
by myself.
Have never heard of them breaking--- the worst that has happened is that 
the elasticity has gone after years of being pulled around in the sun in 
Paso Robles (very hot) and only bad batches ever stretched-- I still 
have some of my original one (and no, I don't sell them nor get a 
commission-- just want to pass on some info that might help.
Bette and Bunny, who today for the first time was able to feel confident 
enough about standing on three legs to pick up his hind feet for the 
farrier (where was that sling when we needed it--- whew-- what a process!)

Kristi Schaaf wrote:
> I know there are lots of bungee users out there, but
> please be careful. My friend had her wrist severely
> damaged when her horse pulled back while tied at the
> trailer. His 'made for horses' bungee tie broke at the
> snap attached to his halter. The bungee and broken
> snap flew back like a sling-shot mini cannonball
> straight at her and would have hit her in the forehead
> if she hadn't gotten her hand up and in the way in
> time. So if you use bungees, don't ever stand where a
> recoiling one's hardware can hit you. And what if the
> snap hooked to the trailer would have snapped instead?
> Would that have recoiled to hit her horse in the face?
> Kristi 
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Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians
Home of 16.2h TLA Halynov
who lives on through his legacy
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but by the moments that take our breath away." (George Carlin)



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