Having been around horses and ponies all my life you would think I’d know how to tie a safety knot. But the sequence for tying never seems to stick in my brain. I usually use quick release snaps on my ties when I groom and saddle up. Tie a Quick Release Knot Step-by-Step shows you how to tie a knot that comes un-done with a tug of the rope if you need to untie your horse or pony quickly. At the end is a small picture you can print out and keep in your brush box.