Re: RC: Ramp vs Step

[GoTory@cs.com]

after seeing a really torn up leg from sliding under a step-up trailer when 
unloading, we opted for a ramp... did a lot of looking around and checking 
things out... gets REALLY hot here during summer in CA central valley so we 
were looking at that as an issue as well as general horse comfort.  Ended up 
with a Brenderup and LOVE it.  LONG ramp which allows horse to have all 4 
feet on at the same time which eliminates a lot of the uneasiness, increases 
stability. It also has jacks at the rear end of the trailer to further 
stabilize if loading big warmbloods- (dont need it for our little Arabs). 
Ramp has hydraulic assist springs- one person easy lift, and no danger of 
getting kicked as we're way out of hoof reach.  Lots of other safety 
features-   too numerous to list here but they have a great web site and will 
send a free video upon request.  Other main comfort feature- we looked at one 
which had been completely enclosed- including the weather door (which is 
attached to the ramp and just lifts up and into place!!!)- while sitting in 
the midle of a parking lot in summer at the Horse Expo in Sacramento.... 
about 10 degrees cooler inside the trailer than out....after burning my hand 
on the roof of the aluminum trailer we were comparing to, this was a big hit 
with us.  Only disadvantage we've found so far is we've been unable to figure 
out a way to carry portable corral panels on it or attach a Trailer Tie .  
Sides are a formica like material.   Any one out there with some inspiration 
for us????