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RE: [RC] horse climbing sides of trailer HELP!!!! - Magers, Cassandra

I have both a slant and a stock trailer.  My nervous horses seem to enjoy the stock trailer.  I will put them in the from and not even tie them.  Most of my horses enjoy riding backwards.  Even the nervous one settle down once we are moving--actually they are working at keeping their balance but no silliness and it is safe.  They aren't going to slip under a patrician if they did fall.


From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol Suggs
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 11:35 PM
To: Jen; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [RC] horse climbing sides of trailer HELP!!!!

Somehow you will need to pull that partition and allow him to ride as a slant.   He sounds like he is getting scared and soon he may fall or heaven forbid try to climb into the manger.  I had this happen with my paint mare and it was aweful.  If you can try and get that center divider out and give him more room to balance himself.
 
Carol-Mariposa 
----- Original Message -----
From: Jen
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:32 PM
Subject: [RC] horse climbing sides of trailer HELP!!!!

I have an older two horse Kingston trailer, straight load with a full partition.  My horse is putting his shoulder into the middle partition and climbing the side of the trailer with 3 or more hooves.  He has ridden in a trailer with a half partition in which he did the same.  I worried that he would fall under the partition.  I don't have the money to purchase and new trailer and this one is in great working condition.   He seems to be too far back in the trailer and not using the chestbar for support.  Instead he is sitting on the butt chain.  I have tried shortening the tie but I wonder how short I can go safely.  He doesn't eat while riding in the trailer so reaching the hay is not a concern.  The behavior is the worst around corners but occasionally happens when coming to a stop. Any, and I mean any suggestions.  I am really worried he is going to hurt himself.  Thanks, Jen


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