Important to know about Bale Twine
We know horses that have broken their neck when they have a loop of bale twine tied in the halter and get the bale twine loop caught on something – so please avoid it for the health of the horse.
And others that have had serious injuries to their horses due to heavy tie-ups coming flying off the walls or attachments when the knot of the bale twine becomes undone
In the world of equestrian facilities, every detail tells a story. Those humble strands of baling twine aren’t just simple repairs – they’re unintentional signals about our commitment, care, and standards.
Imagine a potential client walking through your stable, their eyes scanning the environment. What do makeshift tie-ups and improvised repairs whisper about your operation? They suggest:
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- Limited resources
- Casual approach to maintenance and safety
- Potential compromise in overall horse care.
This isn’t just about appearances—it’s about trust. Clients don’t just see a temporary solution; they perceive:
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- Your dedication to excellence
- The level of professional pride
- The quality of care their horses might receive.
If you use a plastic type of bale twine, the wall fixings or halter can break, then you can end up with pieces of shrapnel flying around, which can end up injuring you or the horse.
Other than cutting it lose there is no safety release with bale twine, as the string is tied in a loop. I don’t know about you but getting a knife out next to a panicking horse doesn’t sound very safe to us!
If the bale twine is attached to a chain or another heavy or dangerous type of tie-up, and then it breaks or is cut in a panic scenario, these tie-ups can be swung around like a medieval flail by the panicking horse, causing injuries and extensive damage to the facility.
This can prolong the panic period for the horse and the fact that the bale twine is now faulty or completely destroyed means it is not a quick procedure to re-attach the tie-ups.
If we set all of this to one side, the fact that the bale twine comes as a by product of purchasing hay and other necessities, as well as the ease of use, mean that it is a largely used material when tying up horses. Have you ever stopped to think how it looks to your clients or visitors, to have a horse tied to an old piece of string? It doesn’t scream out that you are taking the best possible care of your horses!
The results are in and the testing is done! Bale twine has shown what it can truly do in a panic situation. Bale twine is extremely cheap, light weight and easy to use, but that’s about it!
We saw that it can hold extreme amounts of weight depending on the type that is used, with the thickest white variety holding 499 kg before breaking!!! The thick blue bale twine held an enormous 431 kg! The thin blue twine held 173 kg!
Think of these forces on your horse’s neck and body if it resists and panics against the bale twine. The bale twine or halter may eventually break but what internal damage has been done in the process?
The brown natural bale twine was the safest of all of the twines, breaking at 81kg’s. However we have rarely seen anyone using it anymore in large stables, as it doesn’t come on any of the larger hay or feed bales. After the bale twine breaks apart, this type of bale twine is often damaged, and then a bit more difficult to attach again.
We see equestrians using bale twine in different ways.
Some attach between the wall fixing and tie-up, others like to use it between the tie-up and halter.
Other commonly used names for bale twine are bailing twine, binder twine, baler twine, baler string, hay twine or hay string.
When you want to start using a safe tie-up solution – have a look at the EasyConnect. A small investment in proper EasyConnect tie-ups and thoughtful presentation can:
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- Elevate your stable’s reputation
- Instill confidence in potential clients
- Reflect the true passion behind your equestrian work.
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