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[RC] an overhead tie distance question - Jonni JewellIt seems to be recommended that overhead tie systems (IE Hi-Ties) be placed at a heights of 7', and then 14' apart from each other, if more than one is to be mounted on the side of the trailer. Here is my question. Because I do not have a real long trailer, and with the location of the tack door etc., my hi-ties will be closer that the 14' apart. Has anyone mounted them closer...say about 12' ' 13' apart? If they are at that distance, then the tie ropes, if pulled straight towards the other, will indeed "cross into" the other tie space. Not sure if the horses will actually get themselves tangled with the other horses rope or not. It is not that much of a "cross over", maybe a foot or so. I can see what the companies recommend them to be 7' high, 14' apart, and I appreciate them trying to eliminate potential problems with users of the products...but reality...anyone have them closer? I'd love to hear of any problems, or if you do have them closer together, if you have had no problems. Getting ready to mount them on the trailer..... I know that I have tied to the side of the trailer, where two horses could scratch each others backs etc., but never had them tangle. Am I missing something in the hi-tie, that would be a problem?? Thanks so much.... Jonni in TX ============================================================ Riding alone is when you teach a horse all the "tools" and "cues" he needs to handle the trail, to hold a speed, deal with hills, etc. It's also where you develop the "bond" that causes him to "defer" to you before losing his cool. ~ Jim Holland ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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