Get Down Ropes

In this video, Pat discusses how he uses the get down rope for a number of different purposes from leading to communicating with your horse while you're tied off, the ideal length for a get down rope, and how to tie it to your saddle. Lots of information packed into 11 minutes. And he answers a viewer question about how to train a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse. For more information, visit our website, www.thedisciplinedride.com . Please take a moment to hit the Like button, Subscribe to our channel, and Share with your friends. Thank you for watching!

[@CL-ve2cm]

"That's a bowline. If you don't know a bowline, learn it." Straight to the point. I really appreciate that. The number of people I know that can't handle basic knots is really concerning. It holds people back in ways they don't even realize. The deal with the bowline is that, unlike doubling up overhand knots, it releases (relatively) easily even after it's been pulled on, tugged on, and drug through the mud. Unlike a reef knot, it doesn't get get unseated and doesn't untie itself when pressure is applied unevenly. It's great for tying a lead rope to a halter if there isn't a bullsnap or boltsnap on the rope. It's handy for tying loads down in a truck. It's useful basically any time you need a knot that won't move around and won't bind up. There's better knots for more specialized uses, but a bowline will take care of you in most situations where you just need a solid knot. By the way, the two half hitches in the video become a clove hitch if you want the technical name for it. Incredibly useful as well, but the number of uses pales in comparison to the bowline. In short: I agree. If you don't know a bowline, learn it.

[@thomassmith4437]

My grandfather told me a lot of things you put in this video. I wished I had paid attention. Thank you.

[@joelhamilton6720]

The Horse World Appreciated You.

[@nohillforahighstepper]

I use a git-down regardless of what reins I am riding with. It's just a handy piece of rope to have with you. I've made them from broken reins, broken lariats and also braided or twisted twine string. I've used git-downs for makeshift repairs on almost every piece of tack, just to get home...except my latigo. But it might even work for that, in a pinch. I even roped a 2 day old calf with a git-down once...my lariat was being used as a picket line at the time. The moral of this tale is that you can never have too much rope with you. During calving, I usually have 2 ropes on my saddle...1 poly, 1 nylon. Plus cow strings, piggin strings and a git-down. When your cattle are 15 miles from a corral and you are working alone, you have to be inventive sometimes.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Can also be used very effectively as reins with a rope halter.

[@clayoreilly4553]

Thank you, Pat. Another good lesson for me.

[@46rambo49]

we quit using bits 10 years ago and put Bosals on all our horses. The two that didn't take to it well we sold or traded. real glad we took the time to work with them and get a soft hand on the bosal and mecates.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We find that we can’t achieve the level of collection we need in a bosal for the work we do. Also the bosal is ultimately made to use with two hands while a bridle is made to use with one so the bridle is handier for roping.

[@dylaningle3113]

Good advice. I'll try running it through my throat latch. I like it.

[@joanettemurch9040]

He sure is a handsome horse.

[@joanettemurch9040]

And I thank you.

[@garythorsell5061]

Another educational video thanks 😊

[@WesternWandererJM]

Gotta chime in with a "Well what i do is...." I'll hobble with the loop still around the neck and run down through the breast collar and make a single strand hobble wrapped twice around each leg and twisted between . it's enough for a break to let 'em graze while I fix a down wire or adjust a water valve on a tank. Also, @11:12 when tying it on the saddle strings, if you twist the coils180 degrees so the line to the bowlin comes "out the back, while the tail faces the nose", The first coil won't pull down as easily as you ride along. ( i'm a left side belt tucker).

[@OdysseusCentral]

Really interesting stuff. We never use this, or even spade bits for that matter, in Oklahoma. Fascinating way of doing things really

[@AuntGrace]

This was such an informative video. Thank you both.

[@albertcrouch4943]

Thank you for new knowledge 😎

[@guillaumevalat8061]

Very informative video. Piggin strings are also quite mysterious to me - I’ve seen that some use a piece of lariat with one strand removed 🤔 Anyhow to me it take a lot of commitment and guts to rope a creature alone and take it to the ground when far away from everything and on your own. You sure need skills but mostly a trusty horse ❤ Be well guys 👋

[@leastanley5988]

Thanks for the video, I appreciate the good information

[@mikebrashear6132]

Really liked this Mr Pat. Can you do a quick video on your small saddle pouch? I sure appreciate all you both do. Thanks

[@jackkrag]

thanks !

[@rafterL78]

If i don't go under my belt or chaps belt i like to make 2 coils and poke them from the bottom up between the tugs on my breast collar. Put a loop in the tail a push it in the coils above the tugs then pull the slack down on the lower half of the coils. To release just pull the tail end and it all pops loose. From Appalachian foothills of N.E. Alabama

[@tinoyb9294]

Bowline doesn't slide to tighten around his neck. Two half hitches a clove hitch? Love the tip on making them trot!

[@Freedom_Aint_Comfort]

Could you use a halter (perhaps a thin one) in lieu of a bosal or bostalito? Rather "should" I? Would it be an acceptable substitute?

[@robinspellicy9859]

"Morning Pat, Another valuable video mate. You seem to be growing an affinity with Australia and Australians. Great to see! You didn't mention contact details for Jen. Do you have a link that we can go to for her product?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

The link was on the screen when Pat mentioned her: www.quinnfamilyhorsemanship.com

[@lindatruitt-2954]

Hi there, great information. Question, your bosalito hanger in this video, is it the same hanger you use with the bosal when you start a hose? Or is it something lighter? I bought from you a bosal and hanger, wondered if when my filly is ready for a bit I needed a different hanger. Also what is difference between a bosal and bosalito?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We don't use the same hanger because that would mean there would be two browbands and two throat latches. We use just a thin piece of leather. A bosalito means little bosal.

[@larrykost4186]

It's a Clove Hitch.

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

This may be a dumb question but is there ever a reason to use a get down rope with a snaffle bit and split reins?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

No. A bosalito and get down are used for horses in a bit to avoid leading with a spade bit or other western mouthpiece which would be driven into the horse’s tongue when led by the reins.

[@jackkrag]

Ottb, long trot kings

[@sassy6292]

Hi Pat and Deb: the missing link snaffle bit is a snaffle bit…right? I had a trainer tell me today that you can’t have a solid piece snaffle bit. They have to be jointed. I forget what exactly makes a snaffle bit a snaffle bit. I told her that when I receive my new missing link snaffle she can gaze upon it in wonderment lol.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

A snaffle bit consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on each side and acts with direct pressure. Have your trainer look up "Mullen Mouth Snaffle."

[@sassy6292]

@@PatnDebPuckett Thank you!!!

[@louiseprouse7102]

Could I buy one of your saddles?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Here is a link to our online store: www.thedisciplinedride.com/store You can also navigate to the pages describing our saddles and all purchasing options from there...

[@robvernachio8290]

I make a bight in it & tuck the bight threw my belt that way if I’m on the ground & the horse sets back it pulls the bight out of my belt & doesn’t drag me with him… personal preference I guess

[@edwarnock9884]

Pat does not come right out and say it but what he means is... Never, never use any other knot around a horse's neck or body than the bowline. The bowline when tied correctly will not slip and pull tight around the horse. To use any other knot is asking for a wreck and severe injuries to horse and rider and the possible death of the horse.

[@trickedouttech321]

How about you get out of that horse's mouth all today and just train him right if you need a bit for control that is a human problem, not a horse problem.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Our horses are our partners and a bit, correctly used, is a means of communication. We use our horses to work and doctor cattle in the open. We train our horses in the tradition of the Californio vaqueros. I would invite you to take time to learn before making an ill informed and confrontational comment. Especially since you have no videos of you riding your own horses on your channel.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

What is the get down rope made of?

[@nohillforahighstepper]

He doesn't say specifically, but most of the time they are made of either horse hair or poly. The same materials as mecate reins.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@nohillforahighstepper Thanks