Overview
You couldn't ask for a more perfect tailing rope! The RJ Tailing Lead Line With Brass Snap is a lightweight, supple, 5/16" polypropylene rope made specifically for endurance and trail riders who tail their horse up hills and inclines. This handy rope is 10ft. in length and has a simple swiveling solid brass scissor snap for quick attachment to your bridle. A "stop knot" and leather popper are attached to the tailing end for safety.
Details
- Lightweight, Supple 5/16" Polyproplene Rope
- 10ft. in length With Stop Knot & Leather Popper
- Brass Scissor Snap Will Not Rust or Corrode
- Low-Stretch, Colorfast, Will Not Stiffen With Age
- Easy To Clean, Just Dunk in a Bucket of Soap & Water
- Perfect For Slipping Into Your Saddle Pack!
- 1/4" in diameter
Additional Information
What is "Tailing?"
Tailing is when a rider gets off their horse on the trail, usually going uphill. The rider threads the tailing line through their stirrup and takes hold of the tail of their horse to be pulled up the hill. This gives the horse a break, as the rider's weight is off his back. This also makes the climb easier for the rider, in contrast to hiking and leading the horse in a traditional manner.
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Comments: What a great little rope. It is about half of the thickness of a regular leadline and quite light to pack. I actually used it to tie this weekend and the length was enough to do an overhead tie up on a tree branch with room to move. Matched my blue Zilco tack too :). Will be trying it for tailing next weekend.
From: Maranda, USA