The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Horse and Rider (Skyhorse Pocket Guides)

**Practical knots for every barn, stable, and corral.** As anyone who has ever stepped foot into a barn knows well, riding, handling, and caring for a horse is no easy task. Learning how to correctly tie knots can make things easier, but with more than four thousand different types of knots out there, the choices can be overwhelming. Experienced trainer and breeder Dan Aadland is here to help with __The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots__, a compact guidebook filled with only the most useful and practical knots for dealing with horses. Here, you’ll learn to recognize a “good” knot—a knot that holds but can be untied after pressure. You’ll look into the world of hitches (systems for packing items onto a horse) and splices (useful ways of joining ropes and creating loops). And you’ll learn step-by-step how to properly tie dozens of different knots, including: Square knotBowknotHitchAnd many more So whether you’re an experienced rider or you’re about to head out on the trail for the first time, __The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots__ is guaranteed to help you as you ride off towards your next adventure. Every rider must be able to tie solid, stable knots. Experienced trainer and breeder Dan Aadland is here to help with The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots , a compact guidebook filled with only the most useful and practical knots for riders and horse owners. As anyone who has ever stepped foot into a barn knows well, riding, handling, and caring for a horse is no easy task. Learning how to correctly tie knots can make things easier, but with more than four thousand different types of knots out there, the choices can be overwhelming. Here, youll learn to recognize a good knota knot that holds but can be untied after pressure. Youll look into the world of hitches (systems for packing items onto a horse) and splices (useful ways of joining ropes and creating loops). And youll learn step-by-step how to properly tie dozens of different knots, including: Square knot Bowknot Hitch And many more So whether youre an experienced rider or youre about to head out on the trail for the first time, The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots is guaranteed to help you as you ride off towards your next adventure. As anyone who has ever stepped foot into a barn knows well, riding, handling, and caring for a horse is no easy task. Learning how to correctly tie knots can make things easier, but with more than four thousand different types of knots out there, the choices can be overwhelming. Experienced trainer and breeder Dan Aadland is here to help with The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots , a compact guidebook filled with only the most useful and practical knots for dealing with horses. Here, you'll learn to recognize a "good" knot—a knot that holds but can be untied after pressure. You'll look into the world of hitches (systems for packing items onto a horse) and splices (useful ways of joining ropes and creating loops). And you'll learn step-by-step how to properly tie dozens of different knots, including: Square knot Bowknot Hitch And many more So whether you're an experienced rider or you're about to head out on the trail for the first time, The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots is guaranteed to help you as you ride off towards your next adventure. This fully illustrated, compact guide covers the essential knots every horseback rider and owner needs to know. Riding, handling, and caring for a horse is no easy task. It requires special knowledge and skills—not least of which is the ability to tie stable, solid knots. In this guide, veteran horse trainer Dan Aadland explains the best knots for use in the barn, on the trail, or anywhere you bring your horse. Here, you’ll learn to recognize a “good” knot—one that holds firm but can be easily untied when needed. You’ll discover the world of hitches (systems for packing items onto a horse) and splices (useful ways of joining ropes and creating loops). And you’ll learn step-by-step how to properly tie dozens of different knots, including: Square knot Bowknot Hitch And many more As anyone who has ever stepped foot into a barn knows well, riding, handling, and caring for a horse is no easy task. Learning how to correctly tie knots can make things easier, but with more than four thousand different types of knots out there, the choices can be overwhelming. Dan Aadland is here to help. You'll learn to recognize a "good" knot - a knot that holds but can be untied after pressure. You'll look into the world of hitches and splices. And you'll learn step-by-step how to properly tie dozens of different knots, including square, bow, honda, and crown knots; running bowlines and picket lines; clove and taut-line hitches; and many more.--COVER