I'm suprised the tape doesn't ruin the leather on the reins.One time Greg, my friend, tried to do that, and the leather was damaged pretty bad. Every year here in WI, I always hear cases of animals (mainly dogs) being shot. I remember last year, a man accidently shot and killed his dog while rabbit hunting. I have no clue how... I would kill myself if I accidently shot my dog! I'd go nuts!