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    TIE-DOWN THEORY

    Mar 17, 2020 2 minutes
    Trevor Brazile

    Question:

    “What is Trevor’s guide on tie-down length and proper use? And can he explain when to use a rope tie-down and when to use a leather tie-down?”

    — Sara Ocker; Fort Lupton, Colorado

    Answer:

    THE KEY

    Tie-downs need to be used so horses can’t go too far past a balanced headset but not to set their heads to hold them completely. Horses

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