DB>  9:  EK>  Could you maybe just clip the lead rope to the middle of the
DB> 10:  EK> curb chain, or whatever is it called with the hackamore? This is
DB> 11:  EK> how I let Shemmeek graze during his coffee breaks - clip one 
ein
DB> 12:  EK> into his curb chain. (Most times loop the other rein around his
DB> 13:  EK> neck and around this new 'lead' to keep him from stepping on it,
DB> 14:  EK> and just let go).
DB>  
DB>        Hi Emil, thanks for the reply and nice to meet you. I think that
DB> I have solved the lead rope problem. We tried a low port curb bit on him
DB> and he is doing very well in it.
        Dave...
        They make a halter/bridle combo.  They make 'em out of
leather, too, but we have a nylon one for Bo.  Dave wanted nylon
since he plans on using Bo for hunting.  Since you've switched
to a low port curb, you might want to look at one.  Got ours at
K & S Saddlery.  I've also seen them in some of the tack
catalogs.  I think the leather ones are proclaimed to be 'Aussie'
bridles or something like that...
        We never let ours graze with a bit in their mouth, nor
tie by the reins,  so this setup has proved to be really
convenient.  A little sleeker looking that the bridle over halter
combo, as well.
        Spence
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