How to secure your lead rope while riding a horse

This video demonstrates several methods of safely storing a lead rope on your saddle when riding with a halter.

[@mvear67]

thanks for those tips and showing how to do the tie offs. :)

[@flenzy]

Excellent explanations!

[@ellistonequinesolutions3795]

Thank you for visiting this channel and watching the content. I hope these techniques help you out. Cheers- Travis

[@robertmatts191]

Those are some great tips!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@katecourant4369]

thanks for the explanation, this will help me 👍🏻

[@ellistonequinesolutions3795]

Thank you for checking out my channel and watching. -TE

[@jonigirl1968]

I’ve worked at multiple ranches as a wangler and each ranch is different. I’m curious of your opinion or anyone else’s on when tying your lead rope to the saddle can it be dangerous if tied to short. I’ve seen guides tie their ropes so tight to keep them from eating grass. 🤷‍♀️

[@ellistonequinesolutions3795]

Howdy, I like to have the lead rope kinda at the mid range of the neck. That way the horse can lower and raise his head when needed to clear obstacles. The horses head is the balancing point for the animal. If it is tied to short... the horse cannot lower it's head to see how to walk over an obstacle. Example being a log or pile of rocks. Horses have a depth perception problem and like to investigate things. One the same token, if it is to long, a horse can get tangle up in it. I personally like to tie the lead rope to my saddle strings. That way if a branch catches it, the saddle strings break and less chance of getting into a wreck. Tying hard and fast onto the saddle horn or the ring is a technique that is useful for some folks. I will leave this with you. A firearm instructor can teach a person to shoot and use a firearm for self defense. But ultimately, it is the owner of that hand gun that has to use it on their own accord. That is where the saying goes... it's your gunfight! This means find a technique that works for you and stick with it. I would also add that tying a lead rope really short is a band aid for a problem and not a cure for the bigger problem. Cheers - Travis

[@geneabel9167]

Wrong this man is trying to get someone hurt never put your rope end through your belt

[@gerrycoleman7290]

It is not an issue. Get rid of the bit. Use a rope halter. The lead line will be used as reins. Simple.

[@ellistonequinesolutions3795]

As the old adage goes, " different strokes for different folks." Enjoy your day Gerry and thanks for watching. Cheers - Travis

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@ellistonequinesolutions3795 So, you're not interested in helping your horse to be more comfortable and focused...........Ok, I get it.

[@ellistonequinesolutions3795]

@@gerrycoleman7290 I guess I don't understand what you mean. You have your technique and that is fine. I have never had an issue with my horses not being comfortable and focused in a jaquima or a freno.

[@Deej496]

​@Gerry Coleman, if you don't like or agree with the content of a certain video, that's fine, but no need for rudeness. You do things your way, and other folks will do things their way. I find the content in this video interesting and usefull. I would wager that these horses are all comfortable, well trained and happy. As all horses should be. So don't be a dick. Show a little respect.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@Deej496 I will make whatever comment I feel like making where the best interests of the horse is concerned.