horse containment

[GotMyPony]

I use a Hi-Tie system. Yes, it’s tied to the trailer but not a hard tie like being tied to a metal hook on the trailer itself. Gives about the same amount of turn-around room as a standard stall. Bonus, it’s very very easy to set up once you get to camp. Essentially the same benefits as a high-tie but you don’t need trees.

Here’a a link to some information: http://www.easycareinc.com/Other_Products/hitie.aspx

They’re not cheap but when you consider the ease and the permanence I think it’s worth it. I had tried a lightweight corral system which my horse quickly learned how to lift off the ground and dismantle. On one ride I tried it with assorted reinforcements like bungees and ground stakes - I swear it took me longer to put the thing up and take it down than it took me to ride the 25 miles. I’m sure I was a source of amusement to other riders sitting around relaxing while I slaved over fencing.

[hosspuller]

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I want to learn more about the highline set up - pictures?[/QUOTE]

I’ve been horse camping with high lines for 20 years.

Here’s the basics…

http://www.outfitterssupply.com/russon/highlines.asp

But you don’t have to buy anyone’s premade kit. A home made kit can be better for less cost.

Got a couple of old girths or cinches ?? they serve very well as a swell tree saver. Or make your own from nylon webbing and an ordinary sewing machine. I made several from the seat belt material from a junked minivan.

Buy metal "knot-savers’ or make a couple of “Prussic loops” from paracord. The "Prussic loops are actually better than the knot-savers because you can move them on the high line. Knot-savers and their ilk are fixed once you tension the high line. Also, the cord loops are light and easy to pack.

There are several rope chocks and such. But a “trucker’s knot” and an ordinary snap ring or carabiner work just as well again with less cost and hardware.

Materials:
50 feet of 1/2 inch or thicker nylon rope
10 feet of 1/4 inch paracord or nylon rope
2 old girths or two 48 inch pieces of seat belt webbing (cut from two car seats)
one or more carabiner or snap loop. (any metal loop that opens & locks closed)

Need or Want more details … ?

[hosspuller]

A bit more details to my previous post on high lines.

Google “prussic” or “prusik” loop It’s a knot to use to hold the horse lead to the high line. In an emergency (Horses can get themselves tangled in almost anything) a sharp knife can cut the thin cord quickly, releasing the horse. Retie the loop and everything is restored. Can’t do that with purchased hardware.

I also use prussic loops to tie a hay bag on the high line for each horse. Adjust the distance between loops to keep the horse from tangling himself in the bag and lead rope.

Also Google “trucker’s knot” Use this knot and the carabiner to form a pulley in the high line. This allows you to get the high line well tensioned so it doesn’t droop. Beware, some versions of the knot are difficult to untie after being tensioned. A true "trucker’s " knot unties easily

This video shows knots, I use the third… for high tensioned lines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgFyqFZK54

Happy trails …

[Mukluk]

My red headed OTTB mare likes to lie down (with head on ground) and doze so she is not happy on a high line. I use an electric pen, just bought everything I needed from TSC. So far it has contained her just fine. Very light weight and portable.