{"product_id":"the-pocket-guide-to-equine-knots-a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-most-important-knots-for-horse-and-rider-9781510714342","title":"The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Horse and Rider","description":"\u003cb\u003eEvery rider must be able to tie solid, stable knots. Experienced trainer and breeder Dan Aadland is here to help with \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Guide to Equine Knots\u003c\/i\u003e, a compact guidebook filled with only the most useful and practical knots for riders and horse owners.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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, 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: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowknot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo whether you're an experienced rider or you're about to head out on the trail for the first time, \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Guide to Equine Knots\u003c\/i\u003e is guaranteed to help you as you ride off towards your next adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Aadland\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eTreading Lightly with Pack Animals: A Guide to Low-Impact Travel in the Backcountry, \u003c\/i\u003e and is a frequent contributor to \u003ci\u003eWestern Horseman\u003c\/i\u003e and other equestrian publications. He and his wife, Emily, live in Absarokee, Montana, where they breed Tennessee Walking Horses and organize pack trips\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50339652501778,"sku":"9781510714342","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b06ada6-e384-47cf-af03-bcee144d19bc.jpg?v=1728011213","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-pocket-guide-to-equine-knots-a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-most-important-knots-for-horse-and-rider-9781510714342","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}