Yahoo! I got the bungee cut off and the lanyard
put on and ajusted and tested my big guy on it today. So far so good! he can eat
off the ground move around but he isn't able to pull like he did with the
bungee.
This weekend is Pacific Crest so I will get to
really test it. I can adjust the length of the nylon lead. I will definitely
take pictures. You really have to see these "snaps". Holy Cow!! and they can be
released really easily and quick. There ain't nothing in the stores like these
babies trust me.
And beware of the barrel release snaps. I have
heard from several people that their horses have gotten them turned and took
off, so I wouldn't trust those either.
Taking into consideration everything I was
reading on the group today, my husband gave up his $150 knife that is so sharp
it scared me to death. He showed me how sharp it is and how fast it could cut
the nylon lead on the lanyard should I need to make a quick release other than
the "snaps". it came in a nice leather case and I have it right on my back door
in the tack compartment that anyone could see too if they
looked.
He also is figuring out ways to reinforce the
fiberglass rods next. I am telling you I might market my own dang hi ties now
that we all are telling the problems with the current ones. That story of the
horse getting his teeth knocked out blew my mind. Just think if it hit someone
in the head. Sheesh!
The thing you will really be surprised at is
the way the Exiss dealer bolted the Hi Tie things on the trailer. Now
that is awesome! Way better than what the Company provides. The dealer said it
is a major pain in the ass to do it this way and don't be telling everyone and
sending them his way, but I am telling you it was worth the money and wait until
you see it. I saw it on someone elses rig and copied it before Del had a chance
to say no.
Ifn you don't hear from me next week.....it
didn't work and I left the country.
