Page 35 - The Pocket Guide to Equine Knots

Simply pass the lead rope around the post or tree and bring the end back toward you.
Twist to make a small loop with the standing portion on top (step 1). Place the loop on the

other side of the span of rope between the horse and the post (step 2).

Tie-up knot, step 1.

Tie-up knot, step 2.

Now pass a loop (bight) through that small loop and pull the whole thing tight against the

post (step 3). You now have a secure knot that can be untied with one jerk. However, it’s
easy to pass another loop through the first one and even do that several times, creating a
chain you can untie with a series of jerks. For maximum security, as a last step I put the end
of the lead rope back through the final loop (step 4). When untying I’ll need to remove that
end from the loop before I start pulling to release.

Tie-up knot, step 3.