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RE: [RC] [RC] Hi Tie / Corral - terry banisterPicket LIne is a line strung between two nonmoveable objects, such as trees, poles and trailers. If the line is mounted at the horse's shoulder, it is referred to as a picket line, and if it is mounted above the horse's head (7 ft. from ground) it is referred to as a "high line." Stringing a high line is preferrable because the horse can turn 360 degrees and lay down and roll without the tie rope interfering. The picket line at chest level keeps horse on one side of the line, but they can charge into it when spooked.The HiTie is a name-brand for a flexible rod that is mounted to the side of your trailer (7 ft. from ground) and works on the same principle as a high line. It is a strong, flexible fiberglass rod that has been used in the boating industry for many years. Another brand name is the Spring Tie, which uses a heavey metal rod attached to a large spring in order to accomplish the same thing - provide "give" when the horse pulls on it (which negates their panic instinct). The bungee used to tie the horse adds even more "give" to the equation. Original high trailer ties were unflexible metal rods, and the tie ropes were not bungee-type, so the horses were able to pull on them and sometimes get loose. Terry "May the Horse be with you" From: j marshall <jen4marshall@xxxxxxxxx> To: Wendy Harris <wendyh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] Hi Tie / Corral Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 06:44:12 -0800 (PST) _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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