horse trailer habitat

[Reynolds Family <jakar@phonewave.net>]

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I hear they have bears at my next ride (6 days and counting) so, maybe,
staying by the fire will be safer than in my flimsy Wal-Mart tent that a
flying sparrow could penetrate with little difficulty.

cya,
Howard

Well, there's always the horse trailer to live in.  Just sweep out the 
poop, unroll your cut-to-size foam pad and sleeping bags, and voila'!... 
just like home.  Even the range bulls can't tear it up.  We sleep in our 
little old 2-H with our suitcases in the mangers and we DON'T bring food 
inside (bears can open a vehicle like a tin can).  We use the escape door 
to go in and out of and keep two side windows cracked for ventilation, 
emergency exit, and to access the door handle.  I had to crawl out the 
window once when I accidentally shut the window by the door too far and it 
latched:)  We haven't had any leaking in when it rains either, but hail 
gets a bit loud.  Our horse stays on an overhead picket or tied to the 
trailer.  He's a quiet one and not afraid of cattle or wildlife.  We 
blanket if the weather warrants.
I've had that harrowing experience with neighbors almost backing over my 
dark green tent once too... never again.  High winds will also make your 
tent pop and snap and your neighbors angry when their horses get skittish 
at 2am.  I'd rather be on a set of wheels when caught in a lightning storm 
than sitting in our cabin tent with metal poles sticking up.
Nikki



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