Instructions
Lead the horse into the tie stall and fasten the horse's halter securely to the lead rope at the front of the tie stall. Make sure that either the lead rope or the horse's halter offers a quick release option in case the horse panics at being tied or spooks while tied.
Make sure the horse has plenty of hay, water and bedding if it decides to lie down in the tie stall. All feeds should be easy for the horse to reach while tied.
Limit the amount of time you leave your horse tied in a tie stall. Tie stalls significantly reduce the amount of maneuverability and motion a horse has and should not be used for extended periods of time unless absolutely necessary. Some experts feel that tie stalls prevent horses from sleeping properly.
How to Use Tie Stalls for Horses
Tie stalls are small, largely open stalls that use dividers to separate animals that are tied in place. A tie stall, also known as a standing stall, is similar to the style of stall used in a horse trailer in that horses can see one another and may even be able to touch one another if the ties are long enough, but the horses are still being held in their own space by the dividers between them. Tie stalls are most commonly used in cattle operations but may occasionally be used for horses as well.