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RE: Re: [RC] [RC] hauling - Debbie ParsonsI just got back from an "epic" cross country hauling experience. I started out by unloading mid-day for about 30 mins. This worked OK for the first 2 days. On the 3rd day, it was time to be silly so I cut the time out of the trailer to 15 mins--in the trailer once the goofiness started up. The 4th day, I don't think we made it to 15 mins before I loaded Boomer back up because he was just being obnoxious and I didn't want to risk him pulling away from me. I stopped at the back parts of truck stops or shopping areas under construction where there was little traffic. I gave up unloading after the 4th day and would just stop for about 30 mins and untie his head (I haul my horses tied but on a long rope to keep them from turning around; just don't like the idea of weight shifts). Boomer had no problem peeing when I stopped. I kept a bucket of water hanging in the trailer (used one of those soft rubber buckets). I don't think he drank much of any on the 3000 mile trip to CA but by golly, when I loaded back up 2 days after I got there when Tevis was cancelled, my non-eating, non-drinking horse decided this was serious business and started to eat and drink very well. He really cleaned up on the drive to northern WY. I'd refill his bucket on stops and he'd drink from it whenever we weren't in motion. And he was eating whenever I stopped as well. He likes to travel in the back corner of the trailer and doesn't step up to eat while the rig is moving. I was traveling 500-575 miles/day most days and driving at 60mph made for a long day. I stopped about every 150-200 miles, most of the time only long enough to add fuel and grab food/drink for me. I would have preferred to have unloaded for 30 mins mid-day but decided the risks were too great with a horse who wanted to move and drag me around. The 30 minute rest stop in the trailer seemed to work OK as an alternative. I'd probably do that on a one day trip over 400 or so miles since it did encourage Boomer to eat and drink. I just hope he remembers what he learned the next time I haul him. Debbie & Boomer FL to the Big Horn 100 in WY via Auburn, CA . . . it could only happen to me! ------- Original Message ------- From : Kathy Mayeda[mailto:klmayeda@xxxxxxxxx] Sent : 7/28/2008 3:02:16 PM To : carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc : kstandefer@xxxxxxxx; kingmonk@xxxxxxxxxxx; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject : RE: Re: [RC] [RC] hauling My one horse study: My horse pees in the trailer, but he doesn't drink. I stop and let him out IF I find a safe bare piece of ground next to a fast food restaurant, so "I" can eat and pee around the 4-5 hour mark of a trip. I always put a fresh bucket of his home ranch water in front of him, but I never see him drinking out of it. Just to relax for 13-30 minutes helps my mind, and I bet it helps his. K. On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 9:49 AM, Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF <carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Good point, Karen. Luckily, ours have no problem peeing the in the trailer so that isn't an issue for us (except at cleaning time .. . . yuck. lol) Carrie Kitley 30th Medical Group, Vandenberg AFB DMLSS Database Sustainment Specialist (DSS) CACI International Inc www.caci.com dsn 276-1077, Comm (805) 606-1077 fax dsn 276-1179 <\_~ // \\ carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Standefer Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:26 AM To: 'CK'; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] hauling Neither of my horses like to pee in the trailer. So, I stop after 4 hours, let them out and let them pee. Keeps us all happier :-) Karen -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp- owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of CK Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:19 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] hauling Probably an old topic. Do you leave your horse in the trailer the whole way say on a 6 hr. trip or do you unload every so often. Either way, what are your reasons? Thank you. Cindy King' an unloader =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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