A Better Highline for Horse Camping. Way back in 2009 I created a highline how to video for horse campers. It’s been pretty popular and I hope it’s been helpful. … Continue Reading »
Knots
Tree Hitch knot
Tree Hitch knot – or Plow Hitch – A Quick Release Knot Today lets check out what I’ve always called the Tree Hitch knot. Because that’s where I most often … Continue Reading »
How to Tie the Highwayman’s Hitch
How to tie the HIGHWAYMAN’S HITCH – Knot Tying Instructions The Highwayman’s hitch is a quick-release hitch used for temporarily securing a load that will need to be released easily and cleanly, such … Continue Reading »
3 Knots to Tie Horses
3 Knots to Tie Horses Let’s look at 3 knots to tie horses that I use a regular basis to tie in and on the trailer as well as out … Continue Reading »
The Rope Halter – Are You Tying it Right?
The Rope Halter A single length of thin rope that is, quite frankly, uncomfortable when pulled upon. That uncomfortableness can help your horse or mule to teach himself to stay … Continue Reading »
How to Tie an Alpine Butterfly Knot
How to Tie an Alpine Butterfly Knot Simply put, the alpine butterfly knot is a knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope. It is tied … Continue Reading »
How to Tie a Prusik Knot
The same features that allow the Prusik to used to great effect by climbers in ascending a mountain (i.e. the knot will easily slide to where it is needed and … Continue Reading »
How to Tie a Power Cinch
Developed by truckers to secure cargo, this knot works just as well to create a tight highline as it does to hold bales of hay on a trailer. Rather than … Continue Reading »
How to Tie a Half Hitch Knot
A camp staple for securing anything that needs to stay in one place, the half hitch along with the bowline, power cinch, and prusik loop will most likely be regulars … Continue Reading »
How to Tie a Bowline Knot
How to Tie a Bowline Knot -“Trust in God, but tie up your horse” The the bowline also known as the “King of Knots” and it comes with a handy … Continue Reading »