Since Bob pointed his post at me, I will add an
additional comment. Mind you this is MY opinion, for MY horses, from my 42 years
of owning them. Everyone of course should do what is best for them and THEIR
horses. First, I'd never leave a halter on a horse in a pasture. I've got
neighbors who do it all the time, and I cringe to think what might happen if
they get caught on a fence post. Next, thankfully, I teach my horses to tie, and
be tied, for extended time frames. I tie to the trailer over night at rides, as
I feel it is best, and safest for MY horses and ME. They have never
learned that pulling back will get them release of being tied. Quickest way to
get a horse that pulls back all the time when tied is to have them be able to
break loose and run off. Next, my concerns at rides are other peoples horses
getting loose, and running through MY camp. Having them tied secure, will lessen
the chance of them getting loose and starting to "run with the herd" through
camp, and then really getting hurt. I make sure that my trailer is safe to tie
to, any handles etc. that a halter could get caught on are protected and wrapped
if needed to prevent this from happening. Everything we do with them is a risk.
I had a friend when I was a kid, who had her horse pull back, the halter break,
and the horse flip over and break it's neck. So, flip a coin. How lucky to you
feel??? Again, do what you feel is best. I don't really care what the next
person does. I know what works for ME.
