I love the idea of the ring and the snap; this is a nice way to get a little pressure release without spending a ridiculous amount for the similar snap that some horse catalogs sell. Thanks for the ideas!
Yep I should have been more clear on this. The friction release using a tie ring allows the horse to find that release of the halter, web or rope, on his poll between steps as he pulls back. After sacking a horse out on pulling back using a tie ring, really any tie ring, I have hard tied horses and have them pull back for whatever reason - usually spooking - only to have them stop once they feel pressure on the poll - which is what they learned from the tie ring session. As far as using the tie ring in trailer, hooking to an inside D ring, I always daisy chain the excess lead rope when tying a horse in a trailer. On ranch roads in a stock trailer I usually don't tie a horse at all. Regards.
I love the idea of the ring and the snap; this is a nice way to get a little pressure release without spending a ridiculous amount for the similar snap that some horse catalogs sell. Thanks for the ideas!
Hey from Australia where do you get your clips ?
If you allow the rope to slide when pulled, the horse is learning he can pull to get release. The wrong lesson.
Yep I should have been more clear on this. The friction release using a tie ring allows the horse to find that release of the halter, web or rope, on his poll between steps as he pulls back. After sacking a horse out on pulling back using a tie ring, really any tie ring, I have hard tied horses and have them pull back for whatever reason - usually spooking - only to have them stop once they feel pressure on the poll - which is what they learned from the tie ring session. As far as using the tie ring in trailer, hooking to an inside D ring, I always daisy chain the excess lead rope when tying a horse in a trailer. On ranch roads in a stock trailer I usually don't tie a horse at all. Regards.
Never never never transport a horse wearing a ROPE halter! Please use a nylon halter only!!
The use of the word 'never' is a clue.
Use a proper leather or Nylon head collar.....NEVER EVER a rope halter.
The use of the word 'never' in discussions about horses is a clue.