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Highwayman’s Hitch
» pp.201–02

A quick-release
hitch that is good
for temporarily tethering
a horse to a ring or rail.

Comes undone easily,
so the hitch must always Similar knots:
be pulled tight, with a good » pp.180–81
locking bight, before leaving Round Turn and
the horse. Two Half Hitches

Three-Strand Flat
Braid » pp.292–93

Simple and quick to tie,
this braid can be made
as long as desired.
When secured with a rubber
braiding band it can be used
to dress a horse’s mane or tail. Similar knots:
» pp.294–95 Four-
A ribbon, held in place Strand Flat Braid
with a braiding band, can » pp.296–97 Five-
be added for extra decoration. Strand Flat Braid