Back from show!!!

Shotgun93 · 10-03-2005, 10:19 AM

That is strange, maybe he did try to lay down. Usually, the reason why horses fall in slant loads is because 1) they are tied to long, or 2) there isn't any or enough sawdust.
Instead of using the tie hooks in the trailer to tie to, I would start using twine. You just make a loop tied to the trailer hook and tie your lead rope to that. That way, if they do fall or get into a prediciment like that, their own weight will break the twine. It's cheap, but it works. We had a horse that went down in the trailer, and the breaking twine probably saved his life.

buggywhipp · 10-03-2005, 10:21 AM

YAY!!!! Way to go Amy and Smokey!!! Congrats to you both on a job well done.

MissBandit · 10-03-2005, 10:28 AM

Wow, talk about an exciting day! Congrats on the job well done

- sorry to hear about Smokey going down in the trailer. I'm relieved to hear he's ok. That would have rattled anyone. My gut dropped when I read that line.
I wish I could have been there to cheer you on Amy. I was riding my course in Ladner.

Super_Trooper · 10-03-2005, 10:43 AM

Thanks! I wish you could have been there too, but there will be more times! How was your course??

I am SO thankful he is okay too, it was terrifying.

MissBandit · 10-03-2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super_Trooper

Thanks! I wish you could have been there too, but there will be more times! How was your course??

I am SO thankful he is okay too, it was terrifying.

I passed the skills te.st - in the pouring rain! ohmygosh it was chucking it down.
I won't hi.jack your thread. I'll e.mail you

cowgurly02 · 10-03-2005, 11:06 AM

Well done! Congrats! I'm glad Smokey was okay after his trailer incident!

EventingDayDream · 10-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Congrats Amy! That is So awesome! Glad to hear we both have succesful eventing weekends!! Smokey sounds like such an awesome find, you're so lucky!

zorse · 10-03-2005, 11:34 AM

Good job to you and Smokey

*Psylocke* · 10-03-2005, 11:41 AM

Good job! Anxiously awaiting some pics....lol at least of the new saddle! Dont hold out now.....lmao Glad to hear he was going well and thats awesome he is so bold! Too bad about the trailer part, I would been flippin out too...

Psy

Super_Trooper · 10-03-2005, 11:44 AM

We only got video at this show.

But I WILL take pictures of the saddle and post them! I gotta show it off.

10-03-2005, 10:19 AM	#21
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,815 Images: 132	That is strange, maybe he did try to lay down. Usually, the reason why horses fall in slant loads is because 1) they are tied to long, or 2) there isn't any or enough sawdust. Instead of using the tie hooks in the trailer to tie to, I would start using twine. You just make a loop tied to the trailer hook and tie your lead rope to that. That way, if they do fall or get into a prediciment like that, their own weight will break the twine. It's cheap, but it works. We had a horse that went down in the trailer, and the breaking twine probably saved his life. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

10-03-2005, 10:21 AM	#22
buggywhipp Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,776 Images: 115	YAY!!!! Way to go Amy and Smokey!!! Congrats to you both on a job well done. __________________ ~Angie~ Limoges 2006 Rheinland Pfalz-Saar colt by Le Mode SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Horses Are Addictive, Expensive, And May Impair The Ability To Use Common Sense.

10-03-2005, 10:28 AM	#23
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,218 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	Wow, talk about an exciting day! Congrats on the job well done - sorry to hear about Smokey going down in the trailer. I'm relieved to hear he's ok. That would have rattled anyone. My gut dropped when I read that line. I wish I could have been there to cheer you on Amy. I was riding my course in Ladner. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

10-03-2005, 10:43 AM	#24
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Thanks! I wish you could have been there too, but there will be more times! How was your course?? I am SO thankful he is okay too, it was terrifying. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

10-03-2005, 11:06 AM	#26
cowgurly02 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 9,883 Images: 237 Blog Entries: 400	Well done! Congrats! I'm glad Smokey was okay after his trailer incident! __________________ "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups:candy,candy canes,candy corns & syrup."-Elf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFjYrioa7Bw I have been NOEL’ed and Blessed In His Name I've Been Snowball'd

10-03-2005, 11:11 AM	#27
EventingDayDream Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,539 Images: 80	Congrats Amy! That is So awesome! Glad to hear we both have succesful eventing weekends!! Smokey sounds like such an awesome find, you're so lucky!

10-03-2005, 11:34 AM	#28
zorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 6,607 Images: 474 Blog Entries: 332	Good job to you and Smokey __________________ "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure." -Samual Johnson

10-03-2005, 11:41 AM	#29
Psylocke Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: I.....AM....CANADIAN! Posts: 5,142 Images: 68 Blog Entries: 32	Good job! Anxiously awaiting some pics....lol at least of the new saddle! Dont hold out now.....lmao Glad to hear he was going well and thats awesome he is so bold! Too bad about the trailer part, I would been flippin out too... Psy __________________ You just have to consider the possibility that everyone else may be wrong -- Sean Penn I've been snowballed.....twice!

10-03-2005, 11:44 AM	#30
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	We only got video at this show. But I WILL take pictures of the saddle and post them! I gotta show it off. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
back from the WORST show!!!	devilishjumper	Equestrian Events, Shows, Competitions	12	07-27-2005 05:43 PM
Flaming mad!!!! Hate organized show people	BestofPrincess	Equestrian Events, Shows, Competitions	43	07-09-2005 02:16 PM
I'm back!! My show in a nutshell	Stephanie W.	Equestrian Events, Shows, Competitions	29	07-04-2005 07:20 PM
Balance Saddle Clinic Notes	haunani	Tack & Equipment	0	02-23-2005 02:37 PM
Back from POA Show Pictures	belle4	Equestrian Events, Shows, Competitions	17	09-07-2004 06:34 AM