ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Slant Load Question

[endurance] Slant Load Question

Diane E. Nelson (nelsonde@ttown.apci.com)
Mon, 25 Mar 1996 09:19:28 -0500 (EST)

We took our maiden voyage with our new slant load GN. The trailer is 7'
wide. Horses hopped right in, were a little confused about going
sideways but no big deal. Getting them off was another story. The first
horse has to back off because we have a feed bin taking up front space.
When we go in to hook up the lead rope, it's pretty tight in there if
they step toward you. The next horse could turn around but still wants
to hop out backwards. Again it's pretty dicey in there
when unhooking/hooking up lines.

I'm going to have Collin-Arndt put in a butt-bar to discourage the yahoo
exits when we open the back door.

Any suggestions as how to handle transfers of lead ropes, etc? I'm sure
the guys will settle in once they are used to the new rig. Not a one of
us (horse or human) has had any experience with step-up/slant-load
situations.

Diane @ Safe Haven
yes, we rode; yes, it was warm; life is good-but it'll be better once I
figure out the rig!