PROJECTS IN ROPE WORK 



405 



2) Make loop splice (6, Fig. 402), leaving c long enough to 

 form nose piece. 



3) Side splice end of c into standing part of rope at a, mak- 

 ing head piece d of suitable 



size. 



4) Thread end c thru loop 6. 



5) Make end splice e in end of 

 standing part of rope to com- 

 plete the halter. 



406. The Trip Rope (Fig. 403) . 



Materials Needed: Thirty feet of 

 1/2 " rope, three 2" rings, and 

 two heavy straps with buck- 

 les to go around ankles. 



Preliminary Instructions: In 

 handling young horses, it is 



FIG. 402. Non-adjustable 

 halter. 



sometimes very essential to have some means of tripping 

 them when the horse does not obey the command of the 



FIG. 403. Trip rope. 



trainer. Knee pads should be provided when the trip 

 rope is used. 



