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RE: [RC] Securing Horses... - Zephyr ArabiansKnock on wood, I've never had a problem with tying to the trailer using the "NATRC method." Of course, my horses have lots of experience tying at home & then in new places before going to rides, but I still think tied is one of the safest options (including tied direct to trailer, hi-ties or picket lines). Sure, horses are horses, but this has worked for me and has worked for NATRC riders for many years. And, you never seem to hear of loose horses running through NATRC camps. --- heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: Like Barbara, I carry medium-weight 12' livestock panels--they are a bear to put up alone (but I can do it if I have to). They aren't much different than the fencing we have at home for stallion runs and catch pens. It would take a pretty dire situation for a horse to get out of them (provided we close the gate). I have these kind of panels available (our round pen is made of them), and I've seriously thought of taking them to rides -- particularly as a secondary barrier around a tied stallion (for his safety if other horses get loose!). I can just barely manage to move them around by myself. But, I can't figure out how to get them to the ride. I'm guessing you've welded some sort of rack on the side of the trailer?? But it seems like the wheel wells would be in the way, even with my 4-horse, since these type of panels are constructed quite differently from the portable temporary types. ~Nicole Zephyr Arabians http://www.zephyrarabians.com KattWmn Web Design http://www.kattwmn.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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