I have both a slant and a stock trailer. My
nervous horses seem to enjoy the stock trailer. I will put them in the
from and not even tie them. Most of my horses enjoy riding
backwards. Even the nervous one settle down once we are moving--actually
they are working at keeping their balance but no silliness and it is safe.
They aren't going to slip under a patrician if they did
fall.
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol
Suggs Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 11:35 PM To: Jen;
ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] horse climbing sides of
trailer HELP!!!!
Somehow you will need to pull that partition and
allow him to ride as a slant. He sounds like he is getting scared
and soon he may fall or heaven forbid try to climb into the manger. I had
this happen with my paint mare and it was aweful. If you can try and get
that center divider out and give him more room to balance
himself.
Subject: [RC] horse climbing sides of
trailer HELP!!!!
I have an older two horse Kingston trailer, straight load with a full
partition. My horse is putting his shoulder into the middle partition
and climbing the side of the trailer with 3 or more hooves. He has
ridden in a trailer with a half partition in which he did the same. I
worried that he would fall under the partition. I don't have the money
to purchase and new trailer and this one is in great working
condition. He seems to be too far back in the trailer and not
using the chestbar for support. Instead he is sitting on the butt
chain. I have tried shortening the tie but I wonder how short I can go
safely. He doesn't eat while riding in the trailer so reaching the hay
is not a concern. The behavior is the worst around corners but
occasionally happens when coming to a stop. Any, and I mean any
suggestions. I am really worried he is going to hurt himself.
Thanks, Jen
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