Re: RC: Runaways.. Best way to Double tie?

[Mickie Newnam <akelakhan@earthlink.net>]

Teddy,
I've used the neck ropes, and they work well, but I really like the collars.
Same basic principle, only  2 pieces vs. one.
Mickie

Teddy Lancaster wrote:

> Try a neck rope.  I had to when I found out my stallion could get out of ANY
> halter...no matter HOW tight or how many.
>
> Teddy
>
> Mickie Newnam wrote:
>
> > Debi,
> > I always double tie my gelding at rides, as he has been known to get out
> > of a single tie!  I tie 2 ropes to the trailer using quick-release
> > knots.  One is snapped to his halter.  The other runs through the halter
> > and to his collar.  You can do the same thing with a neck-rope, but I
> > rather like using a collar.  All of the horses at our barn wear them.
> > (I always have said that Arabs are like big dogs...)  I've never had
> > Akela get out of both of them.
> >
> > Mickie
> >
> > D&M Arabians wrote:
> >
> > >  Ok ridecampers... What is some of the best ways to tie your horses.
> > > Types of ropes, types of knots, where to tie, and how much rope
> > > {length}. What do you mean by double tying, using two ropes on the
> > > halter or one on the halter and one on the neck? Just thought I'd show
> > > my ignorance <grin>Thanks ahead of time for your replies!! Debi
> > > {Louisiana}Knevermore { aaww mom!! not more rope practice...}
> >
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