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Re: [RC] truck stops vs rest stops - Truman Prevatt

Not only could you lose your horse if it gets loose at a rest stop and ends up on the road, but you could be held liable for any accidents it causes. Could turn out to be a very ugly picture.

Truman

Mary Ann Spencer wrote:
Sorry but have to NOT agree that a truck stop is safer.  HOWEVER, one must realize that anyplace but home sweet home is going to be more dangerous to a horse.   I rarely stop at truck stops as they are REALLY busy with traffic in and out and those TRUCKS are HUGE.  I am just a little ole pickup with a horse/stock trailer.   For the most part just did not need to unload but I can sure see the value if one is heading for an important ride and the horse loads easily.  Most of mine have been reasonable loaders.  All have been good eaters and drinkers. 
                                 IMHO, Mary Ann
 
Also, only one time in 6000 miles did we un-load at a rest area. It is
DANGEROUS! You are right on the side of an interstate and the only choice that horse
is going to have if he gets loose is to run out on the highway...
Do your un-loading at the same time you need fuel. Pick truck stops as they
have plenty of parking and usually a grassy perimeter in which you can get away
from the big rigs and let them graze. Use common sense.
 
 


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    It is necessary to be exalted, and yet take modesty as a foundation."

 


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