The Bowline Knot Article
The Bowline Knot
The bowline knot is a very versatile knot and one that we use a lot of. The reasons we use it are:
It is quick to tie.
It does not slip.
It does not tighten.
In the event that the horse pulls back, the knot will not slip, and it will never get that tight that you can't undo it.
The horse on the other hand, will not be able to undo it. It is easy to untie, but it is not a quick release knot.
One way to remember it is the old sailor saying. "the rabbit comes out of it's hole, round the tree and back down the hole again"
The first thing to do is to loop the rope over or around the object you will be tying the horse to. Then form a smaller loop in the rope. See picture below.
Next feed the end up through the hole. "the rabbit
comes out of it's hole"
Next feed the end around the back of the rope and back
into the hole.
"round the tree and back down the hole again."
And finally pull it tight.
In summary, it is best used for forming a loop or eye, it won't slip or tighten and is easy to undo.
One final word.
For your own safety we strongly suggest that you keep your fingers and thumbs out of the loops formed while you are tying the knots.
The reason for this is that if the horse pulls
back at that instant you could end up with your finger or thumb missing.
I have seen it, and it's not pretty.
By Don Thompson. Co-owner of australasianhorsesales.com.au
And partner of Bildarbipark
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