Blocker Tie Rings Directions

Horse ready for grooming

Many times, we need to tie our horses to groom and tack them. Unfortunately, even when using a quick release knot or quick release snaps, should your horse spook and pull back violently the risk of injury is quite high. Injury to the handler or bystanders also is high, as you are in the path of thrashing hooves as the horse fights to be free. Thanks to Mr. Ted Blocker, creator of the Blocker Tie Ring, the incidence of injury and death to horse and handler has been reduced drastically.

Things You'll Need

• Properly fitting halter
• Soft, flexible lead rope

Instructions

1. Put the halter on your horse. Make sure the crown piece lies flat and smooth behind the poll, to prevent rubbing and sores. Check to make sure the nose piece is not too tight, creating pressure across the delicate bridge of the nose.

2. Attach the lead rope to the bottom ring on the halter. Make sure the snap on the end of the lead is in good, functioning order. Check the lead over to make sure there are no weak or worn spots, which will cause breakage in the long run.

3. Double your lead rope over, at roughly three feet from the snap end. The lead will simply fold back, effectively creating a small loop in the bent area.

4. Insert the small loop through the center hole on the Blocker Tie Ring. You only need to push two to three inches through.

5. Lift the short shank piece of the Blocker Tie Ring, and slide it through the loop on your lead rope. You will have one section of lead on either side of the shank. Allow the tail end (or end not connected directly to your horse) to hang freely.

6. Pull gently to snug the lead up against the shank. Double check the length of the lead to your horse. You do not want your horse to be able to get his head down much past his knees.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the area you are have tied your horse is free from clutter. Check the footing and make sure it is not slick. Should your horse pull back, he might slip on a surface, like concrete. Use of a rubber mat will help keep your horse's footing

• Do not leave your horse unattended while tied. The Blocker Tie Ring will allow the lead to slip through, freeing your horse should it pull back.

References

• Horse Lovers Outlet: Blocker Tie Rings
• Horse Tack Review: The Blocker Tie Ring is the Safer Way to Tie Your Horse
• Western Shooting Horse: BlockerTie Ring