On Feb 22, 2008, at 7:20 PM, Karen Thomas wrote: >>>> I ride with the halter bridle, but use a couple of different actual >>>> halters (Parelli rope and nylon web) for trailering, tying, leading, >>>> presenting to the vets, etc > > Me too - except that I really won't tie a horse in anything except for > a > breakaway (leather crown) halter - that's all I'll use if I'm going to > tie > one in the trailer. > > > Karen Thomas, NC
I usually use biothane halters (never get stiff like nylon web and can be cleaned very easily). But the last thing I would use when tying is a breakway. Those are good for a horse running loose in a pasture where they might get hung up on something out of sight and hearing, or get a foot caught while scratching their ear. But if my horse is tied to the trailer while camping, or doing a parade, the last thing I want is that horse breaking free and running loose through the wilderness or charging down a city street or highway! Of course a horse doesn't go traveling unless it is already well broke to being tied, and I I can keep an eye on it. (if the horse seems nervous in camp I'll double tie with a non-slip knotted rope around the neck . . . just in case). Lynn Kinsky, Santa Ynez, CA http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/ http://www.dslextreme.com/~napha/JoyOfRiding/index.htm
