That works in your part of the country but here, there isn't something around to put a highline up with a lot of the time. The cross ties work pretty good most of the time but every once in awhile, one will pitch a regular fit. They fight it out of temper, not out of fear so as long as they aren't in danger, we let them fight.
That's pretty much what I do. Let them fight it if they do. Dot did one time, and did fall down. I think it was more out of a temper tantrum, like you said.
Why would cross ties be safer?
I have a tree that I have a lead rope tied to that keeps their head at the level cross ties would. Long enough for them to be comfortable, but not long enough to get a leg hung up in.
Becky