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[RC] Stock trailers and tall horses - Beth LeggieriWell, actually there is something wrong with the average stock trailer--they do not offer safe and adequate head clearance for horses above 15hh--or ones with a high headset. I reluctantly sold our combo stock trailer for that reason. When we acquired a 16.3hh TB for our daughter, the trailer offered inadequate headroom, and we were paranoid about his bumping his head (even though a poll bumper cap was always used). The poor horse traveled with his head lowered--how uncomfortable is that? Then I bought an almost 15.3hh Arab with a very high headset--and although he would load, he was not happy in the trailer--protested the height. They seemed to love the openness, view, lack of claustrophobia, and everything else the trailer offered though. I am now thinking about returning to a stock "type" with slats at the top (on the sides) for ventilation, etc. but it must be a true horse trailer,
designed with them in mind. Beth, Texas (where hauling in Texas heat is a big issue!)
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