When you have finished longeing, take up the line by wrapping
it in loops, with each new loop being placed on top of the
preceding one. Tie off the line by wrapping the end of the last
loop around the other loops, then sliding the snap hook through
the small hole left at the top. You can then store the longe line
by hanging it from the snap hook.
Unsnap both side reins from the bit, then take them off the
girth. To prevent the horse from spooking from the dangling side
reins, cross the ends with the snaps over the horse's withers
until you are able to remove the other ends from the girth. Make
all adjustments to side reins outside the barn, both when
connecting the reins before work and when taking them off
afterwards. A horse fidgeting in side reins may rear and fall
backwards, which is particularly dangerous in a busy, paved barn
aisle.
Wind the thong around the stock of the whip and tie half a knot
to hold it in place. The whip can be hung on a wall or stored in
a corner of your tack room.