ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Falling Off - Learning to Let Go

Re: Falling Off - Learning to Let Go

Lauren Horn (fourhorn@mail.fia.net)
Sun, 09 Feb 1997 19:56:07 -0800

Joanne Alderman wrote:e
Pat
> recommends riding with a rope fixed to the right side of the bit, looped
> around the neck to make the reins, and attached to the left side of the
> bit with about 12 feet left over. Put a couple of loops in the 12 feet
> and stuff it into your belt or waistband. This will give you a safe hold
> of the horse if you part company, and, when properly adjusted for the
> purpose, can be used to tie up the horse if necessary.

Too much rope for me. I found it bulky and the loops kept getting looser
and tangleing. I like Pat's message, but I opt not to use that set-up.

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