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372      BEST FOR HORSES




      Round Turn and Two
      Half Hitches » pp.180–81

          A quick, safe method for
          tying up a horse—the
      round turn allows it to handle
      a large amount of strain.
                                                    Similar knots:
          A reasonably easy hitch                   » pp.182–83
          to untie, even if a large                 Buntline Hitch
      amount of strain has been                     » pp.184–85
      placed on it.                                 Fisherman’s Bend




      Water Knot » pp.172–73
          An effective method for
          linking flat strapping and
      webbing of the type found on
      a horse’s bridle.

          Can also be used to
          make an emergency
      repair to broken reins.
                                                     Similar knots:
          A knot that is both                        » pp.157–59
          strong and reliable.                       Fisherman’s Knot
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