At first I wasn’t sure of how much the bell would ring when jostled so yes, it did take some getting used to but the peace of mind is certainly worth it.
It does jingle quietly as a rule just from normal activity however, you know for certain when something is wrong and it rings aggressively. Just know the quiet jingle is quite comforting and lets me sleep well. 
I use a grooming colar with a big 2 inch ring on it to tie the horse instead clipping to the halter. The collar is snugged up enough so it won;t slipped over their head yet loose enough that the ring I put on it will slip over buckle and all.
This allows the horse to roll and not wind the rope around his neck. I almost lost a horse who rolled on a high picket line. Found him with the rope wrapped around his neck and his tongue hanging out. Luckily we were able to get him back and up on his feet.
Ditto to all who talked about the knot eliminator and rachettes!!! Love that tightening up feature!
Well we’re back from camp- It went great!!! The horse I took was really, really green but she did absolutely everything I asked of her and more.
The highline worked out great. I had gotten stuff to make my own, but when I arrived the friend I was camping with already had hers set up with a space for my horse too, so I just used that. I did hay on the ground which worked fine and ended up just offering her a drink many times throughout the day as she dumped it the instant I sat it down everytime. She seemed quite happy to be there and was comfortable enough to lie down and snooze.
Thanks everyone for the advice!!
…and now you’re hooked. 
Welcome to the club! :lol:
Isn’t it cool that your green horse took to it so well? For some reason I always find that so satisfying. Hope you enjoyed your time away:)
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…and now you’re hooked.
Welcome to the club! :lol:[/QUOTE]
LOL! I was more than hooked before- I’d just always used a portable corral:lol:
Now if only I could get my DH dragged out there!
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Isn’t it cool that your green horse took to it so well? For some reason I always find that so satisfying. Hope you enjoyed your time away:)[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it’s a great feeling isn’t it? :yes: And yes, I had a wonderful time- it was so nice to be away from the phone and the computer!!
Bells
The first (and only) time I used a bell it drove my bonkers. It jingled gently when the mare was eating and moving slightly, but when she fell asleep (or stopped moving) the jingling would stop which in turn sent me into panic that she got loose and left (which btw, she’s never done, so I’m not sure where all that was coming from…). I drove my tent mate insane that night. I gave up on the bell idea after that.
And with regard to the feeding on the high line, I fed on the ground. Put hay in a pile and tied her long enough so she could reach it. I used one of those big muck buckets for water since it was more stable.
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LOL! I was more than hooked before- I’d just always used a portable corral:lol:
Now if only I could get my DH dragged out there![/QUOTE]
Ah ok, I get that now. DUH! Lol. It really is awesome when you take a greenie out and they do so well…my greenie had his first high line overnight a couple of weeks ago and made me so proud.
Camping this weekend for three days, so hopefully he does just as well this time.
Congrats, and happy camping!
Don’t forget to clean up all hay and manure and either take it home with you or deposit in designated area if there is one. Feeding hay off the ground is very wasteful and looks unsightly if left; and no, the deer or other animals are not going to eat it. Use a hay bag to keep hay contained and clean up any that the horse doesn’t eat. Sorry, this is just a pet peeve of mine.
I use a come-along to keep my rope tight. I like the idea of the rope ratchet but it looks like it could be pretty difficult to get to the right height if you’ve got a couple of loaded hay bags hanging from your high line. Probably end up with Popeye arms :lol:. Come along works great, just crank it up easy-squeezy.
We’re going in this weekend to an area we haven’t been in a couple-3 years. Can’t wait.
Everyone have a safe and happy Mem Day weekend!
