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

Re: Falling Off - Learning to Let Go

Simrat K. Khalsa (skhalsa@naad.com)
Sun, 9 Feb 1997 21:58:03 -0800 (PST)

>Leif Neland asked about an expandable leash. I understand there are
>lunge lines of this type out there, but I don't think it's a good idea
>for use when riding, if only because the 'handle' is big, bulky, hard,
>awkward, and can get awfully heavy after 50 or 100 miles.
>
>I suggest you take a look at some of Pat Parelli's stuff. Try NATURAL
>HORSE-MAN-SHIP. (John Lyons probably has the same advice.) Anyway, 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.
>
>Jo

Wasn't that the idea of the bosal with a mecate? The long horsehair rope
left quite bit left over to tuck into the rider's belt should he part
company with his horse.

Simrat

skhalsa@naad.com
Eugene, Oregon

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