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Melody Messer thmess@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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I am about to embark on my first extended trip with my horse (about a 9 hour
drive).  Usually I bring along a friend's horse in my 2-horse bumper-pull,
and we tie both in the straight-load trailer.  They have trailered very
well.  This time I am pulling only my horse and am thinking of removing the
trailer's center divider, and leaving my horse un-tied.  What I have read
about trailering leads me to believe the horse will be able to adjust her
weight and stance better without the center divider, keeping her from tiring
as much on the trip.  I loaded her yesterday without the divider and she was
able to turn completely around in the trailer.  She did seem a little wary
of the new configuration.

Melody, I don't know if you have a step up or a ramp, but be very careful
that you will be able to tie the horse before you open the trailer to let
her out.  You could be very squished if you have a ramp and she decides to
unload while you are lowering it.

Dyane



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