Ridecamp: Re: [RC] electric fences

Truman,
Yikes!  I've actually seen something similar, trying to load a filly who 
didn't want to be loaded.  She just lay down with her front legs partway 
underneath and we had to pull the trailer away to get her up.  
 Fortunately, at least with my trailer I shouldn't have the chance of 
that situation happening as it's higher than most so my horse could 
probably maneuver his way out.  Not a pleasant thought even at that, 
though!  And I do hope to get one of the arms for the trailer one of 
these days (a friend of mine may start making them for us) as I do think 
they are a great idea.
You're right, there is no foolproof way -- as  a friend of mine says, 
they'd find a way to hurt themselves in a rubber room.
Mickie

Truman Prevatt wrote:

> The scariest incident I have ever seen was when a horse tied to a 
> trailer with enough rope to be able to have some movement, lay down, 
> etc. managed to somehow get down and get it's leg under the trailer. 
> If he had panicked and scrambled up he would have snapped his leg. A 
> horse is too big to grab and pull out. It was on a horse camping trip 
> by a riding club. I just happened to be parked for a day ride where 
> they were camping when I saw it.




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