I have 2 TieRites on my 2 horse trailer. I have used
them for over 3 years and have never had a problem or had a horse get
loose. I love these ties! They are quiet and do not squeak.
They are simple to use, just unclip the safety clip and raise the arm. We
use simple cotton lead lines that are a bit longer than normal so that the tip
of the horse clip is a few inches above the ground when the arm is fully
extended. They are attached to the trailer towards the back with very
large bolts into the trailer frame. A neighbor installed them for me as I
do not have the tools (corded “big boy” drill) and man strong hands.
The horses can see each other and if they work really hard they can steal have
from the others hay bag, but they can not get entangled. I can put a
large water bucket between them and they can share it too.
They are strong as my big 15.3+ hand mare has pulled back on
it without incident. And of course Lyric has done every kind of thing to
it without injury or damage. The only thing that I usually do not like is
I feel the horses bump the trailer when I am (trying) to sleep. The good
news is this wakes me up and I know when something it happening.
I understand the High Ties have to be removed from the
trailer when you transport and reattached when you arrive. I also
understand some trailers have construction issues that make mounting the TieRites
impossible. Not sure exactly what the issue is so you may want to
research it before you buy.
I have been thinking of selling my trailer, but having to
get new ties and getting them installed has been one big reason I have not gone
any farther than the thinking stage with it. That is how much I like my
Tie Rites. Whatever system you get you will love it. Happy hunting,
Nancy Reed
Lazy J Ranch
Elfin Forest, CA (Hey, what happened to the sun, the
fog is so thick I can not even see my arena from the house!)
