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Overview
Why We Love This
The Blocker Tie Ring has changed the way people tie their horses, providing a safe, humane way to tie your horse. Designed to be a support system rather than a restraint system, the Tie Ring allows a horse to pull slack in the lead rope when he panics or falls. This releases pressure and the source of pain or panic, dramatically reducing the threat of injury to you and your horse. Now the next generation of tie ring, the Blocker Tie Ring II with Mag-Loc, improves upon the original. The Mag-Loc feature holds the tongue in place, making the tie ring more stable so it can be mounted at any height. In addition to cross ties, single ties, grooming and tack areas, trailers, high lines, and picket lines, you can now mount the Tie Ring II on hitch rails. The lead stays on either side of the tongue preventing the tongue from sliding around the ring so your horse can safely pull slack from any angle. The new specially designed quick snap makes the Tie Ring II even easier to move from location to location. You can take your horse away from home knowing he can be safely tied just about anywhere. The Blocker Tie Ring II is simply the safest way to tie your horse.
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Favorite Features:
- A quicker, simpler, safer way to tie any horse
- Adjustable: you can regulate the degree or amount of hold by the size and type of lead rope used
- No more injuries to the horse's neck or vertebrae from pulling back against the lead
- Allows horse to pull slack in the lead rope when he panics or falls
- Mag-Loc feature holds the tongue in place, making the tie ring more stable
- Horse can safely pull slack in the lead from any angle
- Can be mounted on cross ties, single ties, grooming and tack areas, trailers, high lines, picket lines, and hitch rails
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Reviews
Blocker Tie Ring II is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5
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Ziggydhorse from
Great
This works great. No more worrying about my horse damaging his nose from pulling up or back when tied.
Date published: 2013-10-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Breana from
great product
I have used the blocker tie ring a lot at my last barn where my horse was boarded. The blocker tie ring is amazing, I loved using it when I was introducing my OTTB to clippers for the first time, it worked so well when Finn would get nervous about the clipper and would pull back he didn't panic that he could pull and the rope would loosen up.
Date published: 2013-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bambi from
No more trailer ties for me!
I can't say that I have a horse that pulls back or has tying issues, but this is much safer and easier to use than trailer ties! No more worries about freak accidents when the trailer tie breaks and the snap goes flying, your horse getting loose without a lead rope on, or getting tangled up in everything. I always used to use trailer ties and leave a lead rope on my horse, just to be safe....until I had one get tangled up in the mess. I had another horse who was the master of unlatching the trailer tie snaps and just wandered away multiple times. I've seen many trailer ties break and hurt people. This tie ring seems like the safest way to tie for everyone. My mare pulled back once or twice as a yearling before I had these tie rings, fortunately she never made a habit of it but I wonder if she would have ever tried more than once if she were tied this way. I use these everywhere now, in my trailer, on the side of my trailer, in the stall, etc. I did notice that if your rope isn't just the right thickness, it's easy for your horse to just walk away without realizing they are pulling. I agree, it would be nice if there was a brochure with diagrams on how to use this ring for different tying methods or rope thicknesses. I also love the genius little magnet at the back, it just makes it that much better!
Date published: 2013-08-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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AP2013 from
safe and easy to use
I have a 7 yr. old Thoroughbred (rescue) mare who is now standing much quieter because of this product. I have been using it with her for about 3 weeks now. I like it because when she pulls back she gets resistance, but not so much resistance that it really panics her to where she tries to break a rope or halter. I also use a long 22' rope with it so that I can catch the end of it before she pulls it all the way through the tie ring and is able to run off. SHe still occasionally will get startled and will pull back, but since she can take a few steps back now rather than hit the end of a rope, she is staying calmer. I think the knowledge that she "can" move back if she needs to, is helping her figure this out. The snap clip allows me to take the tie ring and use it in my horse trailer as well, which is convenient. My only "wish" to make it even better would be a brochure or something that shows the different ways to thread the rope through the ring to get the various levels of resistance- would be handy to have that in the barn/tack room. I went online and found a video that showed "how to" from Clinton Anderson. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who has a horse that pulls back when tied, or has learned to break those "breakaway" halters so that they can run off.
Date published: 2013-06-17
Rated 2 out of
5
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sfl9 from
Not what I had hoped
We have a horse that occasionally pulls back, so I thought I'd give this a try. I found that it really didn't hold the rope very well at all; with the horse tied to the trailer, all he had to do was pull firmly but gently and he'd gotten enough play so he could graze. I don't think he even really realized he was tied. I think it could be somewhat useful for holding a horse that really doesn't tie well, say long enough so you can walk a short distance to grab some tack or something, but I wouldn't be further than a few steps away from a horse attached to one of these.
Date published: 2013-06-13
Rated 4 out of
5
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donna from
A safe way to tie
I have several blocker tie rings. I use them inside my horse trailer, in my barn, and at the hitching post. It's the only way I tie my horse anymore
Date published: 2013-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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BarkingDogRanch from
"Fix" Pulling Back
This ring is THE tool for helping horses that pull back when tied. To have the best success, watch the Clinton Anderson video. He tells about seeing this item and it's inventor at a horse trade show, testing it himself at clinics and the best way to have horses train themselves to stand tied. Unlike the old school "hard tie to something they can't break until they give up the fight" method for horses that habitually pull back, the tie ring re-trains the horse to not panic when they put pressure on the line as they can "move their feet". I used this tool w/ great success to help a 15 year old 17h horse that pulled back EVERYWHERE he was tied. By the third day, he stood quietly no matter what the stimulus or fright. The horse's owners and professional trainer were blown away w/ my backyard results. Most importantly, a really sweet horse wasn't scared of being tied anymore: perfect.
Date published: 2013-05-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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java2012 from
great investment
I have a 4 year old thoroughbred that has broken every halter, lead rope ect, this teaches him doesnt have restrictions, he gives it a pull and he is fine he doesnt freak out!!!! only thing i regret is that i didnt buy it sooner!
Date published: 2013-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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barb49 from
great solution for my horse!
My older OTTB has an aversion to cross-ties but stands quietly on the blocker tie ring. A huge positive difference. Highly recommend this product!
Date published: 2013-03-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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OTTBlover06 from
Great Tool, Great Price
I use the DUH method on my trainer horses and this is what Clinton Anderson's suggests using for a horse who pulls back or gets impatient. I was a spectulative at first, but once I tried it, I loved it. I now have 2 andam planning on buying more if that gives you an idea on the quality.
Date published: 2012-12-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Domermonk73 from
Good Product
Bought a pair of these to use on my horse trailer. Worked great. Built to last.
Date published: 2012-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Prairierose from
A really great idea
I have used these before at a barn, and thought they were a great safe idea. When we got our own place, that was on the list of must haves. They really work. I use mine as a single tie for my horse in the barn aisle. I think they would also be great as part of a cross tie too. The only draw back is in the price, especially if you would want two. I highly recommend them.
Date published: 2012-09-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Quintessa from
Blocker tie ring
Great product - use in stall when saddling. Quick and safe to use.
Date published: 2012-09-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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MichelleZ from
Works
I have only used 1 time. It really does what it says. A friend as had one for years and loves it.
Date published: 2012-08-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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CedarCreek from
Blocker Tie Ring Saves the Day
I purchased the Blocker Tie Ring for my horse trailer. Thankfully I had my horse tied to it when he unexpectedly decided to pull back. Not feeling any tension, he immediately stopped and he did not break away while on our trail ride.
Thank you Blocker Tie Ring!
Date published: 2012-07-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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MrsM from
Clever!
I love these! Not only do they make tying your horse up quick and easy, but they are great for those horses that like to pull back. It releases a little at a time, allowing the horse to not feel trapped and giving you enough time to grab the lead rope before they're free.
My only complaint is the cost - they're a lot more money than I expected - but it really is worth it!
Date published: 2012-07-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Terri from
As advertised
I have only used this for a week, but it is a well made product, great instructions included, and works as advertised/described.
Date published: 2012-07-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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PaintedSporthorse from
Best investment
I already had one of these and bought another so that I could cross tie. My "tie broke horse" had a mishap and tore herself up pretty bad (tied with a slip knot) I couldnt get to the knot fast enough and since then I've used the tie ring. She's tried to pull back once with the tie ring and as soon as the rope gave she quit and stood like nothing happened. I never have to worry about tying her again!
Date published: 2012-06-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Horsenanny08 from
I feel a lot safer using the Blocker Tie Ring
Recently at a show my horses were hard tied to the trailer. For some reason while saddling one spooked and caused both to set back on their leads. I got knocked down by my mare and broke my wrist. She slipped and fell and rolled onto my daughter, causing a slight concussion and hyper-extended her back.
I strongly feel we both could of been hurt a lot worse, even killed because the horses had no where to go but back up to the trailer. My mare set back at least twice with me under her.
I WILL NEVER HARD TIE MINE AGAIN!!! With this tie ring they can get away from you.
STRONGLY RECOMMEND.
Date published: 2012-06-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sprout from
Safe & easy to use
My barn uses these in the cross ties, but I wanted to get one of my own because there isn't one in the farrier area, and I thought it would be nice to have one when traveling to shows. Sadly, the first time I used it, I accidentally left it on a hook by my horse's stall and it walked away... I found a local store that carries it for five dollars less, so I guess I'll pick it up there next time. I do wish SmartPak carried the stainless steel version (local store doesn't either). As with most chrome-plated items, I expect it will start flaking off eventually.
Date published: 2012-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chellefish from
Love this!
My OTTB has problems being tied. The blocker tie ring has helped with that a lot! Im able to tie him without any problems or worries now!
Date published: 2012-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jetthorse from
Works as advertised
I have tried many different types of ties for horses. I could never get to the quick release ones in time to help the horse. Then I tried an automatic relase one which did prevent the horse from getting hurt but didn't really teach him anything because he got away. With the blocker tie ring the horse pulls back and as soon as he feels the slack he stops and there is usually enough rope left that he doesn't get completely away. When the pressure stops he stops. Of course the ideal is to teach him to give to the pressure but this works great in the meantime and he doesn't have a bad experience. It wouldn't be good to leave your horse on one if you weren't right there in case he did get away although there are alternative ways to tie them to give you a little more security. Overall, I am very pleased with the function and quality of this product.
Date published: 2012-03-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SBGal from
Easiest Way to Tie Horses
I always worried about solid-tying my horse, and often used a loop of bailing twine at the tie post as a breakaway. But not any more! The Blocker Tie Ring is quick, easy to use and, most importantly, safe. It's a bit pricey, but the quality is excellent. Hope the chrome-plated finish holds up here near the ocean.
Date published: 2012-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Alpha5Mare from
Safe, Effective, Easy to use
I am a trainer and use this item many times a day with all breeds/ages of horses. I highly recommend the blocker ring. No more broken snaps or halters. Use in the trailer or at the barn for the horse that pulls back. The horse will stop pulling back after a while of using the blocker ring. It works best with 1/2 " rope. If your horse learns to pull the rope out intentionally, use a thicker cotton rope, or tie a knot at the end of the rope. If using outdoors year around, pay more for the stainless steel ring. The chrome plated ring will rust a bit in the weather, but should be usable.
Date published: 2012-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ArabMom from
A good investment.
I have used the Blocker Tie Rings for a couple of weeks now, and am glad I bought them. If you just single loop the lead rope through the ring, it slides out VERY easily. So to use it that way, you have to have a horse that absolutely does not apply any pressure whatsoever to the lead rope. One of my horses figured out that he could lower his head to the ground and pull the rope through, and then walk off and pull it the rest of the way through. So for him, you have to do the more complex tying pattern to hold him. I LOVE not having to tie knots in ropes anymore to tie horses up! Just run the rope through, and you're done. I would like to use these inside my horse trailer, and I imagine for that I will need to use the more complex tying pattern, but that is no problem. My horses know how to tie and haven't pulled back yet (knock on wood!) so I don't know how they work in a panic situation. But for a convenience item, I am very glad I bought these, and I will eventually like to buy a few more. The cost is quite high for what you actually get, but that's just how things are these days :-)
Date published: 2012-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tumbleweed from
My Second Blocker Ring
After experiencing too many "pull back" episodes with my horse, and trying many other so-called solutions, I bought a Blocker Tie Ring. Not only did it CURE my horse from having panic attacks, it helped me to overcome the fear that I had developed as well. This tie ring is not a gimic - it solves the problem at the source. As long as I have horses, I won't be without one. This one goes in my trailer.
Date published: 2012-02-21
Rated 2 out of
5
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Mom3071 from
Waste of Money
With recommendations from Clinton Anderson I expected this to be a wonder product. I tried this product with all my leads and none of them seemed like they would pull through even a little bit. This product has many good recommendations and it is well-made, but I don't want to risk a broken fence pole in midwinter from what I've seen as to how it works.
Date published: 2012-02-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Wendy from
necessary barn and trailer equipment!
We now have a bunch of these: two for tying to the trailer, and one at each cross-tie in the barn. They're perfect for every horse, but especially for any that might, just might, pull. Wish they'd been invented at least 20 years ago! Very highly recommended.
Date published: 2012-02-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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DressageMorgan from
Great design
I have a 'Clip' which I think was the original concept but I really like this Blocker Tie Ring since it can be more easily separated from the lead rope. Great design and quality.
Date published: 2011-12-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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SuncanceKid from
Great way to Tie
I was worried when i bought them that they wouldn't have enough tension to hold a nosy horse, but found that a respectful horse, with even minimal training, respects, but does not become afraid of being tied when tied with the ring. I highly recommend this for everyday use, for every single horse.
Date published: 2011-12-29
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Blocker Tie Ring Review
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Why We Love This:
The Blocker Knotless Tie Ring prevents injury to you or your horse. When a solid-tied horse spooks or falls, it can panic - then something breaks or the horse injures itself (or both). Quick-release knots and panic snaps put you in danger as you try to reach them. The Blocker Tie Ring works WITH the horse. When the horse pulls hard on the lead, some of the rope slips through the tie ring - releasing pressure AND the source of panic. If the horse falls in a trailer, it can pull enough slack to get itself back up.
Favorite Features:
- Blocker Tie Ring is truly a quicker, simpler, safer way to tie any horse
- Adjustable: you can regulate the degree or amount of hold by the size and type of lead rope used
- No more injuries to the horse's neck or vertebrae from pulling back against the lead
- No more injuries, or even death, when the halter snap, lead rope, or bungee cord breaks, sending the horse against a post or flipping over onto a concrete floor.
- Blocker Tie Ring is invaluable in trailers, answering the age-old question "to tie or not to tie." If a solid-tied horse falls down in a trailer, it can't get up. With a Blocker Tie Ring, the horse can solve its own problem without you risking your life trying to free it
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