I'm very new to having horses and forgive me if you think this question seems dumb but why do i need to use string to tie up my horse? Please enlighten me

The string will break but the leadrope probably won't so if the horse pulls back or gets scared or spooks being tied by a solid leadrope to a solid ring means something has to give... broken bones! pinched nerves, hurt horse! VET BILLS too lol.

Always use a string that will break if too much strain is placed on it

that said some headcollars now have velcro or leather breakpoints so when leading the same applies

Basically if the horse is tied to something that wont break and it spooks, it runs the risk of breaking its neck.

i normally use a loop of baling twine. if they did decide to panic a sharp jerk would break the twine rather then pull the fence/stable down!

Just a point to beware of, please never tie the horse (loop or no loop) to a moveable object! I have seen horses towing gates, stable doors and a trailer in their bid for freedom, very nasty results too!

good point!

basically its in case they pull back. String will break and prevent them from possibly damaging themselves. You can buy quick release leadropes, bungie ties or ‘quick clips’ that are also really good if you are worried about your horse maybe doing this.

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Oh! it makes sense now, sorry if you think im a right newbie! I am learning!

I always use baler twine, the spanish think im mad, as they all tie up straight to a ring on the wall..

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