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I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
Ah Lindylouanne, I presumed you were replying to Claracanter, asking about bungee ties.
I hate bungee ones with a passion. Most dangerous of all is where I see people with bungee ones attached to string. Sadly it is people who are well intentioned and think they are being double safe. Sadly if the horse panics, the bungee will pull tight before the string snaps, sending a metal clip cannoning into the poor horse.
I did raise this once before on HHO and has a couple of people tell me "Oh, you are wrong, I have used them for years." Well, I also know of (mainly male teens) people who ride their motorbikes, at speed, whilst under the influence, in traffic, with no helmets. Just because they have been OK does not mean I think it is good and safe practice though.
If I can just save one owner heartache and horse from injury, I will. IMO there is so much scope for having injuries around horses I just eliminate what I can, such as safe design quick release ties, always hooking doors back before taking a horse through, same as shutting the yard gate and wearing high viz when hacking. That way, if there is an accident you know you have done your best.
