Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Slant-loads/head-dropping/shipping fever

Bonnie...

Seems all the new trailers come with the tie at the TOP of the door. I'm
sure there is some good reason for that, but I just don't like it.  I
added a couple of rings in the "normal" place on the lower part of the
door.  Easier to reach, (you don't have to climb on the fender) doesn't
get hung in the door when you close it, and makes it easier to make the
lead long enough to allow the horse to drop his head.  

I'll have to try the bungees...that's a good idea. Where did you find
the "bungee" trailer ties? I've seen the velcro ones.....

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic

"Snodgrass, Bonnie" wrote:
> 
> I always use bungee or stretch type trailer ties in my trailers and when I
> had my last one built I had extra tie rings put in lower down so the horses
> could actually reach way down with their heads. The burgees keep them from
> putting a leg over a too long lead rope and lets them back up to the rear of
> their stalls to wedge themselves in the back corner. Have doen this now in
> two different slant loads with good results.
> 
> Bonnie Snodgrass
>


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