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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

cow Hitch (Pedigree)

A vARIAtIOn Of tHe
SIMpLe COw HItCH tHAt
CReAteS A ReLIABLe KnOt
By tucking the working end of the rope back into the
simple cow hitch (see page 27), the pedigree cow
hitch is created. That one tuck turns a lightweight and
undependable knot into a fairly secure and serviceable
knot with numerous uses. And, unlike the simple cow
hitch, a load can be applied to the pedigree cow hitch
from any angle, making it close to ideal for tethering a
cow—or, for that matter, just about any animal.

Cow Hitch (Pe XXdigree): Step 1 Cow Hitch (Pedigree): Step 2
XX

XXXDrape the working end of a XXX
Bring the working end across
rope over a rail or bar, as shown the front of the standing part.
in the photograph.

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