Anna, I don't profess that this is the best way to haul a horse, but this is what I do. I happen to have a 2 horse front load. When I go to a ride I normally only haul one horse. Especially if it is a long distance. I am able to secure the center divider off to one side making the area that my horse can stand in a little more than 3/4 of the floor area. I do not tie her at all. I have noticed that when I haul her like this when I open the door she is usually standing in more of a slant load direction rather than standing straight ahead. This works well for me and my mare usually seems to ride OK that way. Just a thought for you 2 horse trailer folks. Becky Rohwer ----- Original Message ----- From: drhopkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 8:28 AM To: InlineMom3@xxxxxxx Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Accident on way to Oroville, best way to trailer a horse
Thank God everyone is okay. I have a question about your horse in the
trailer. Was he tied? Was he in a slant or a more open box stall (ie. two
slant stalls open for more room)? I read that it is best to leave them as much
room as possible and not to tie them. Obviously what you did worked best for
your accident. As a newbie, I was wondering how you and other riders haul your
horses to keep them safe?
Anna
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