Don't. If the horse spooks, the lead rope will not come loose. Many horses will then rear when they find that they can't escape. Often, the halter will break, but if not, your horse will be seriously hurt. Always use a slip knot to tie your horse, or if you have to, use a break away halter. Also, never leave your horse alone while tied.
Tie it very tight so that the horse can not get away.
No. You should not tie a knot when your horse is going to be tied to a post. You should always tie a loose not just in case the horse gets spooked or frightened. Never ever tie a tight not. I
tie a very tight knot so he or she doesn't escape.
a loose not but not too loose.
When you tie your horse to a post, you should: Tie a loose knot that will give if he spooks or runs
do it tight
Tie him tight, but not so tight that if you needed to get him loose you couldn't.
Not too tight, make sure to give it room to stretch out the neck, etc. The slack of the lead line should be about as long as 3 quarters of your arm, or so, depending on the size of your horse & the length of the neck.
no. if you do it will take advantage of it and get out.
hope this helps, Paige
No, a slip not is best. You don't need to tie it in a tight knot that you won't be able to get undone in a hurry.
You should do it with a rope and make sure it is not to tight.