One of the horses, I rented in Tennessee had a tie down on. I found why when we trotted. That mare's head was almost in my lap even, with a tie down. That is why I questioned you, I knew Harley didn't travel like that.
You're exactly right, and one of the main reasons I usually don't go on organized ride. There is always (well, I can't say always anymore:), almost always an idiot in the group who likes to make horses act up.
Becky