> When I go camping in the Mts I have been Hi Lining my horse.(The
> Forest Rangers recomend it) I cinch a long rope between two trees as high
> as I can reach. In the middle Is a picket Knot. I snap a 3ft rope with the
> swivel at the top to the knot. The bottom of the 3ft rope has a non swivel
> quik release that is connected to the halter.
 
> With the swivel at the top,the rope will turn with the horse so the mane
> will not get tangled on the rope. The horse can move around under the hi
> line easily. So far this has worked pretty good, but one time I saw Mica
> lay down and roll while she was hooked up.
> She didn't get tangled up but I think the possibility is there.
> Other than that,I tie the horse to a good tree that is clear of
> branches with a short rope(so he can't get it around his neck)
 
This is one of the best bets.. although the Forrest Service now has 
suggestions on tying the ropes to the trees so that they aren't damaged in 
any way.. I've seen a few articles on this.. the only one I can think of was 
in Western horseman last year..  
 
 
> Or I hobble him if he wants to graze.
> These ways have worked well with no problems for me, but if there is
> a better way, I would like to Know.
 
Well I'm not fond of hobbles.. 
 
 
> Oh, I did have one slight glitch. The first time I used the hobbles,
> I didn't get them on quite tight enough.I went down to the stream to get
> water for coffee and when I came back,the hobbles were laying there on
> the ground with no horse in them! I caught him 3 miles later:(
 
I still have my set of hobbles, they were made for me. I keep toying with the 
idea of hobble training Tush.. but I don't really see a reason for it. 
 
 
> 2....Walker is no good on the Honor System:)
 
This isn't breed specific Dave.. ;)
 
 
                                  BK 
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