I don't have a hi-tie. I tie directly to the
trailer, using a so-called quick-release knot. However, I have found that
if a horse really panics and pulls back, that knot is usually not going to
release. SO, as a safety precaution, always have a sharp knife handy, just
in case of the worst case scenario. When I crawl into my sleeping bag, I
always make sure I have a flashlight and a knife, close by, and my
alarm clock set. :-)
One thing I do -- and it is oh-so-attractive :-) --
is to duct tape around any danger areas. Like the doors, which have
the extending "arms" to latch the two doors on the back of the trailer. I
put a handtowel in there, and duct tape around it, so the rope cannot
get caught in it. Murphy's law definitely applies to horses, if
they can get caught up on something, or hurt, you can believe they'll do
it. So think ahead, and you can really fool-proof your
trailer.
Carla Richardson
Colorado
Do you use this length with a Hi-Tie or when tied directly to the
trailer? I tie to the trailer since I don't have a Hi-Tie and I tend to
tie fairly short because that is always my fear that my horse will mess around
and get a leg over the rope or get the rope caught on a wheel well or
something... Lysane
