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[RC] re: [RC] trailer flooring - Mary Ann Spencer - A. Perez"A problem with rubber mats is dry rot that is not noticed until it is too late ..." This is why I try to always pull the mats out or at least roll them up whent he trail is not in use, as the trailer dealer recommedned, so the flooring can air out. I don't always manage to do this, but I try to. Of course this wouldn't work with mats that are permanenetly attached to the floor. "The Horse" had a price on trailering awhile back. The studies they referred to found that the most stressful aspects of trailering are loading and unloading, so they did not recommend frequent rest stops to 'stretch their legs'. They also advised against shavings due to dust, and suggested straw instead, and recommeded wetting hay fed in the trailer for the same reason. The kitty-litter solution sounds like a good alternative, as some brands have minimal dust. They also advised as much air circulation as possible: the more open, the better, and to tie horses in a position that allows them to lower their heads so they can more easily clear their sinuses. ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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