Re: Re: newbee

["Heidi Smith" <heidi@sagehillcmk.com>]

> I think I will try one of the new trailer tie systems, but, just for the
> record, if you tie properly---so that the halter snap is just off the
ground
> (1" or so, if I remember right) when it is tied to the trailer, the horse
> can lie down.  Mine did not for the first few rides, but after a two day
> ride, he did.

At the risk of a "me too" post, all of my seasoned horses learned to lie
down quite safely and comfortably when tied to the trailer.  My old
foundation stallion would even lie down on his chest to eat when it was
extremely windy.  Probably warmer that way.  Smart.

Heidi