The setup, which is a disaster, of course.
Jasper and I just before we headed out!
I thought this sign was funny--I think Jasper may have taken it too literally.
Jasper after the ride looking pooped.
Bongo looking pensive in the trailer.
Jasper and I just before we headed out!
I thought this sign was funny--I think Jasper may have taken it too literally.
Jasper after the ride looking pooped.
Bongo looking pensive in the trailer.
2 comments:
Have your horses had their first entanglement on their hi-ties?
I really highly recommend putting a quick release on your tie ropes where you can reach them if your horse is tangled and on the ground struggling.
Usually when that happens you can't get to the top of the tie because the horse is in the way - and if they are still hopping around or struggling you won't be able to release them from their halters either.
The best way is to have a breakaway midway down. I use a regular 2' long or so trailer tie with a bullsnap at one end and a quick release at the other. I put the bullsnap at the top of the tie or sometimes use velcro too, (esp. w/ a new horse) with the quick release going around a round 4 inch metal ring that I got from the feed store. I then tie a cotton rope with a quick release knot through the 4 inch metal ring.
That way the horse can be released a couple of different ways - NEVER put a quick release on the horses halter.
Most horses put a hind leg over their rope at least once, then they learn and don't do it again. If you use only cotton ropes the rope burn will be a lot less severe.
Karen, this is excellent advice! I did take a gander at your setup before we left for the ride, but assumed everything we had would be fine. We actually spent all Saturday afternoon after the ride interviewing people with Hie ties and spring ties trying to figure out the best strategy for tying. Obviously, the chintzy nylon straps included with the spring ties were not adequate, and we were forced to make do with what we had (which happened to be one lead rope and a half-useful strap). I'll tell Wayne about your setup and get him to work playing scavenger for the essentials! It's funny, we were just talking about how we wanted to incorporate cotton rope in there somewhere because it wouldn't rebound if it snapped! I hadn't thought about the bonus of less severe rope burn!
Elly
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