Originally installed as a tie point for grooming and hoof cleaning, this post is now used for scratching and rubbing. It’s a 4 x 6 treated timber 8 foot long, cemented about 30 inches into the ground.
The metal loop at the top is known as a ‘shoulder nut ring bolt.’ The eye (above the ring) has been polished by these guys.
Tie points should be high enough and lead ropes short enough so the horse can’t step on the rope or get his leg over it. If you’ll be around while he’s tied, then maybe you can give him a little more slack. See if you can get him to stand quietly without tieing while you clean his feet.
If circumstances are such that you want to be able to untie him quickly, try the bank robber’s knot:
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