A system of two ropes attached to walls (or other solid structures) on both sides of the horse. The ropes are attached to either side of the horse's halter / head collar with snap hooks or quick release hooks. Cross-ties restrict movement of the horse's head (and body) and effectively prevent a horse from turning around, walking forwards or backwards, or bending its neck backwards. Crossties are useful to keep a horse standing straight and centrally in a space (e.g. in a stall, corridor, or trailer), and they provide more confinement than just one rope. The ties should also be long enough to allow the horse to stand with its head in a normal position, but not so long as to allow the horse to get a head under or limb over them.