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I have camped out with my Fjords many many times and never had any problem
whatsoever to tie them on a highline.
In fact I use this as a training tool to teach my young horses how to stand
tied quietly for a longer period of time.
If the highline is tied properly it is one of the safest methods to
secure your horse for overnight trips.
The line should be tied quite high above the tallest horses head and
without any give.A swivel should be tied into the line so the lead rope
does not become tighter on the horse or tangled up somehow.
The leadrope should be fairly short so the horse can't get a foot over it.
I usually shorten up the lead rope for the night and leave it longer
only if I can watch the horse.
If a haynet is tied into the line next to the horse it will help keep
it content and busy.It works kind of like a pinata for horses.
I find a highline allows for a little bit of movement and if a young horse
wants to try pulling back it won't hurt any neck muscles.
Happy trails
Uli
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