What does every one think of this tack?

[WP~Paint]

I am looking at getting into ground driving, and had found this site a long time ago. Does anyone use paracord tack. Is it strong. I was looking at possibly getting some lunge lines made. I thought custom one's would be neat. Does anyone have anything good to say about this kind of tack? Thanks ahead of time!

[HeartofSteel]

Never heard of it but I think you mean Long Lines not Lunge lines

[WP~Paint]

Well, yes! Oops! I was also told that I could use lunge lines. I am just going to use whatever I can get the best deal on! Being a college students is crappy at times:( lol!

[HeartofSteel]

Lol ok I was just a little confused

[WP~Paint]

Sorry about that!

[WashingtonBay]

Paracord has advantage in that it's light weight. The weight of the line can be cumbersome with heavier line, particularly when you are using a bit.

But it has the disadvantage of being hard on hands if you end up in any moments of imperfect obedience ;) and hard to have a good 'feel' on.

I use some light but fat cotton rope lunge lines. They're a little heavy with a bit, but they feel nice and soft in your hands.

[WP~Paint]

Hmmm...I am having a hard time deciding...For the most part my gelding is pretty good...and I have had him for so long that I can pretty much tell if he is going to act up...hmmm...decisions decisions!!!

[AUEquine]

Parachord is very very durrable. It's what most barrel reins are made of! I've had bridles, breast collars, whips, reins, even a cinch made out of parachord, and they've all held up amazingly well and still show no wear!

They may be a little rough on your hands, but cotton is worse to me. Just always remember you leather gloves!

[WP~Paint]

I am hoping to get a decent quote... I want to turquoise and black! I want something original and different. Hopefully I hear back from her soon! I'll post what I find out!

[WP~Paint]

Also, if I have these lines made how long would I want them to be?

[IrisGreen]

If you want a cheap but effective ground driving set up. Buy a nylon Surcingle (or use a saddle and run the lines through the stirrups) and some cotton training long lines. The training long lines are usually rolled and sewn the first 5 or so feet so there round and can flow though the surcingle easily. Then they are flat cotton and have leather ends with a buckle. I think they are about 20 or 25 feet long or you can get them longer.

If you are just wanting to ground drive then you need them at least 20 feet. You need the horses full body length plus enough to get you out of kicking range when you walk behind them with some to spare so your not right at the end of the lines.

I just went and got a 50 foot package of yacht rope in any color I wanted, cut it in half, add 2 light weight clips to the ends and you have a set of 25 foot training long lines that cost you less then $10. I bought two different colors of rope (turquoise and white) so when I have them on the horse I can easily see which one is right or left rein in a pinch. Comes in handy when you end up with both lines in one hand.

Edit:

Ohh also wanted to add. Depending on what kind of ground driving you want to do you might need them a lot longer for round pen type work or large area work. The lines will drag in the dirt behind you so you don't want expensive lines at first until you get the hang of it. The thicker the line the more weight and sag they will have. Plus, it's harder to coil in your hand if it's think but I recommend just letting it drag behind you so you don't get your arm pulled off if the horse pulls.

I like the yacht rope because it's very light, strong, soft, cheap and comes in all kinds of colors. Plus, I can take extra lines I don't need and tie them in to rope halters. You can get it at TSC or any hardware store. They come in different thicknesses so you can pick the one best suited for your needs.

[WP~Paint]

I got an email back from the lady. It might be expensive but I am leaning towards it. I said 20 feet would be ok. My horse is not really prone to kick...knock on wood:D...And I am looking into a caveson and surcgingle (spell)!

[IrisGreen]

You can get a training surcingle ( I can't always remember how to spell that ether. lol) from Horse.com for pretty cheap. Just look for training surcingles and you don't need some fancy one. Some "Professional" ones sell for over $200!!! But, you don't need that just a nylon or synthetic under $30 is just fine and there easy to clean and will last a good long time.

Muffin grew out of his so I have to order a draft sized one....Why did I go and buy stuff for a two year old that I know is going to out grow it? lol

I don't know what this Paracord stuff is you are talking about. Do you have a link to the Lady's site?