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the long end, making the first half hitch as shown by the 

 arrow in Figure 55, and the second one between the first 

 one and the left hand. 



3 . Slide the turns and hitches tight together as shown in 

 Figure 56 and pull on the long end. 



Fig. 57 



Fig. 58 



Halter ties. Halter ties are used 

 to fasten halter or hitching ropes to 

 posts or rings, and the bow-and- 

 slipknot type may be made as 

 follows : 



1. Hold the rope as shown in 

 Figure 57. 



2. Move the right hand in the 

 direction shown by the arrow in 

 Figure 57 and place the rope in the 

 position shown in Figure 58. 



3. Pull the short end partly 

 through the bight thus formed and 

 draw the knots tight. 



4. Pass the short end through the last loop formed as 

 shown in Figure 59. This knot is very easily made, holds 

 securely, and is easily untied. 



Fig. 59 



