Cross ties for horses

Does your horse refuse to stand still in the cross-ties? An equine behavior expert shares how to instill good grooming manners in a young horse or curb existing rude behavior in the cross-ties.

Horse cross ties

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A tied horse can be a dangerous horse if tied to something less-than-secure.

A nice wash rack can really enhance your barn – it offers a better experience for the horse and rider. Growing up I simply tied my horses and ponies to a hitching post in front of the barn for bath time, it was on the grass. It wouldn’t take long until the grass was turning

If you're trying to make the most of a small amount of space, you may not be able to do an indoor wash stall. For me, that's not so important anyway because I rarely bathe in the winter so the most I need is a place to hose off muddy legs. I decided to convert part of the old house foundation adjacent to the barn into a wash rack by adding a fence and posts for tie rings. Here are some design tips: You can make do with a small space! My wash rack is 12' deep but only 8' wide. My long-bodied…

Amy Skinner explains why using cross ties is bad horse practice.

Homemade Horse Cross Tie