Re: [RC] Tie or Not Tie in Trailer -- Traveling with head very low - Karen Everhart
Val -
First, talk to your Vet to see if there is any medical reason for the
posture you have described.
For the most part, allowing your horse to adopt a trailering position which
is most comfortable for him/her is the best solution. Also, cleaning the
airway can only be done with the head lowered and is critical to respiratory
health during trailering with all the blowing shavings, dust and road
"crud".
Karen Everhart MEd Co-founder and Executive Director Rainbow Meadows
Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Serving the equine companions who have so loyally
served us... www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
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One of my horses
likes to travel with his nose down to his knees or lower, or at least we sure
think so. Everytime we have hauled him when he's not been tied, when we
went to check on him his head is way down, oftentimes below the hay
manger. Since I don't feel comfortable with his traveling with his head
that low I've gone to tying him so he can't lower his head quite so low.
How do others feel about this?? Should I be tying him to keep his head
up within reason, or let him travel with his head that low.
Both
of my other horses travel good without having to be tied. One stays
where I put her and the other will attempt to turn around if there is
room.
