Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [RC] Trailer accidents/to tie or not

>>>>I've also dealt with untied horses who got their heads down and then
> sustained considerable damage just from fast braking.<<<
>
>
> I think that with a straight load trailer, that is the case. Have heard
> of horses who indeed got head down, and fast braking, their neck took
> impact. I am thinking this would not be as much of a risk for slant
> loads, and no risk for those who haul horses backwards, or reverse
> slant.

Actually, I've seen problems with this in slant loads, but you're likely
right about the backward or reverse slants.  But what about getting
rear-ended?  Again, you can't pick the accident you're going to have.

Heidi



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