Trailering Horses ------RANT IN THE WORKS

Blistering Winds · 06-14-2004, 12:53 PM

The bridle issue is a HUGE problem Grand, same with the saddle, but standing in the trailer, Nope, not a problem in my book.

Even for 2-3 hours. I went on a 13 hour trip with my horse. He never left the trailer. Though I learned my lesson that after 8 with him, to stop for the night, especially in a straight and not a slant. The last time we moved, it took about that long, and we took our time. Stopped for breakfast and lunch, spend an hour at each. no biggy. He never left the trailer till we reached our destination.

Cowgirl2135 · 06-14-2004, 12:54 PM

NOT ALL WESTERN PEOPLE DO THAT! I have seen some STUPID english rider do that!

I never tie my horses when they have a bit on, and I always tack them up after the trailer ride. And Untack them before trailer ride! STUPID PEOPLE!

arabianlvr87 · 06-14-2004, 01:01 PM

Cowgirl, no one said just Western riders do that. I've seen Jumpers saddle their horses in the trailer.

arabianlvr87 · 06-14-2004, 01:02 PM

And please dont call them "stupd" we said nothing rude about the Western riders.

Blistering Winds · 06-14-2004, 01:03 PM

Cowgirl. Not stupid. Just ignorant.

Grandsgirl2003 · 06-14-2004, 01:06 PM

I know, but its alot of pressure for the horses. the saddle and bridle.

QHGirl · 06-14-2004, 01:11 PM

Not ignorant or stupid ...... just their own opinion.... nothing more or nothing less!

belle4 · 06-14-2004, 01:13 PM

Hauling with a saddle on the horse is most dangerous when loading and unloading. Parts of the saddle can get caught on the trailer causing the horse to get hung up. Even the newer trailers with padded butt bars protrude and make an easy place for the saddle to snag on. Also, while hauling down the road the horse will lean to gain balance. It wouldn't feel too good to lean against a stirrup or girth buckle.

Grandsgirl2003 · 06-14-2004, 01:20 PM

I Agree! I'm even scared to put shipping boots and rugs on grande or misty. To many things could go wroung. I could just imange saddles and bridles!

Gretajack · 06-14-2004, 01:29 PM

I am lucky to get mine in the trailer with just a halter. Why complicate it with a saddle and more? Ugh. Sometimes you wonder what goes on in other people's heads

06-14-2004, 12:53 PM	#31
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,684 Images: 811 Blog Entries: 16	The bridle issue is a HUGE problem Grand, same with the saddle, but standing in the trailer, Nope, not a problem in my book. Even for 2-3 hours. I went on a 13 hour trip with my horse. He never left the trailer. Though I learned my lesson that after 8 with him, to stop for the night, especially in a straight and not a slant. The last time we moved, it took about that long, and we took our time. Stopped for breakfast and lunch, spend an hour at each. no biggy. He never left the trailer till we reached our destination. __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

06-14-2004, 12:54 PM	#32
Cowgirl2135 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 3,448 Images: 32	NOT ALL WESTERN PEOPLE DO THAT! I have seen some STUPID english rider do that! I never tie my horses when they have a bit on, and I always tack them up after the trailer ride. And Untack them before trailer ride! STUPID PEOPLE! __________________ My Quarter Horse is better than your 4th level dressage horse!

06-14-2004, 01:03 PM	#35
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,684 Images: 811 Blog Entries: 16	Cowgirl. Not stupid. Just ignorant. __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

06-14-2004, 01:11 PM	#37
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,934 Images: 254	Not ignorant or stupid ...... just their own opinion.... nothing more or nothing less! __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky

06-14-2004, 01:13 PM	#38
belle4 Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8,873 Images: 423	Hauling with a saddle on the horse is most dangerous when loading and unloading. Parts of the saddle can get caught on the trailer causing the horse to get hung up. Even the newer trailers with padded butt bars protrude and make an easy place for the saddle to snag on. Also, while hauling down the road the horse will lean to gain balance. It wouldn't feel too good to lean against a stirrup or girth buckle. __________________ "Never has an adult stood so tall as they were when they bent down to help a child....." (from my friend Sandra)

06-14-2004, 01:01 PM	#33
arabianlvr87 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,567 Images: 294 Blog Entries: 158	Cowgirl, no one said just Western riders do that. I've seen Jumpers saddle their horses in the trailer.

06-14-2004, 01:02 PM	#34
arabianlvr87 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,567 Images: 294 Blog Entries: 158	And please dont call them "stupd" we said nothing rude about the Western riders.

06-14-2004, 01:06 PM	#36
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,184 Images: 11	I know, but its alot of pressure for the horses. the saddle and bridle.

06-14-2004, 01:20 PM	#39
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,184 Images: 11	I Agree! I'm even scared to put shipping boots and rugs on grande or misty. To many things could go wroung. I could just imange saddles and bridles!

06-14-2004, 01:29 PM	#40
Gretajack Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 380	I am lucky to get mine in the trailer with just a halter. Why complicate it with a saddle and more? Ugh. Sometimes you wonder what goes on in other people's heads

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