Get Down Rope

The get down rope is an excellent tool for anyone who may need to dismount and lead or tie their horse during the time they work.

Get down rope.

The get down rope is a prime example of this. Traditionally a get down rope is a 3 8 diameter 16 to 19 foot rope made out of horsehair twisted into colorful patterns. Any reactive movement by your horse could result in his tongue being cut by the bit or the bridle rein breaking. A get down rope is used to lead and tie a bridle horse especially when using romal reins.

We offer get down ropes in three different styles. Out here when a long haired gal goes to a ranch rodeo or trade show she flips her braid over the front of her shirt and doesn t turn her back on merlin rupp or larry schutte. Many times a get down rope is used with a bosalita giving it the feel of a fashionable halter under the bridle. Buckaroo leather has just the get down rope in several colors or the rope with the bosal and hanger.

The get down rope consists of a bosalito or caveson a light bosal hanger and a 16 18 get down rope. 4091 get down rope. Secured around your horse s neck with a bowline knot and tied to your saddle or tucked into your back pocket. I see many people not making use of their get down rope properly and it s not a matter of if that will get them into trouble but when it will.

Horsehair is most popular but also made out of mohair alpaca and cotton. It is there to be used when you are getting off and on your horse not only for convenience but for safety. Ropes are made out of alpaca horse hair and marine yacht rope. These ropes are used in place of the reins to lead your horse.

The get down rope itself is usually made of horse hair and a few are made of human hair.