Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Trailer Tie Systems

The trick of any system is to block the access from other horses. It's 
normally not your horse that's the prolem, it's other horses that come 
through. If you horse is tied to the side of the trailer ( trailer tie 
or just to the trailer). next to a wide open space, a herd or loose 
horses can come through and cause problems. If you have a corral, pipe 
(PVC, aluminum or steel) or electric in the open it can be run over by a 
stampeding herd, same for tie lines.

You need to block the pathways to your horse when you park. You already 
have blocks for two directions. By using natural obsticles, ditches, 
trees, etc., other trilers/trucks you can make cozy enclosure for your 
horse. You could even get together with a couple of friends and "circle 
the wagons and put all the critters inside. It will not guarentee 
nothing will ever happen but no system is going to be completely fool 
proof. However, there is no system that is going to keep you horse in if 
it is set up in the open.

Truman

Jerry & Susan Milam wrote:

> Alright you guys... All this talk about electric corrals and all has got me
> thinking about alternatives.
>
> I've used electric pens since I started this sport and always have set it up
> so my horses respect the fence with plenty of tape attached. My stakes are
> in very poor condition now and will have to either buy new stakes for next
> season or change my system.
>
> I am interested in the trailer tie systems and would like opinions about
> them. I want my horse to be comfortable and able to relax as he wishes but
> be safe.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Happy Tails,
>
> Susan and Fly Bye
>
>
>  




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