tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post2529783357127788812..comments2023-11-02T07:37:15.562-07:00Comments on I Hate Your Horse: But, That Dark Box is Going to EAT ME!!!!!!!!!Trainer Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-57438354580424699662008-11-25T17:55:00.000-08:002008-11-25T17:55:00.000-08:00Amen to Murphey's law. Had a mare once who would p...Amen to Murphey's law. Had a mare once who would pop right in until you needed her to. Once you needed to go, she would balk. <BR/><BR/>And, for goodnes sakes, close the windows if you are anywhere, or at least have bars over them if you must open the windows. I know for a fact that herses get their heads taken off, or try to get out and wind up stuck. The windows have screens and bars for a reason!sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578221792680169058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-73012944941056009112008-11-21T02:03:00.000-08:002008-11-21T02:03:00.000-08:00Oh man, and just when you got it foolproof, along ...Oh man, and just when you got it foolproof, along come a new and improved fool! Trailering is just so different for each horse. I use the back, go to work, come forward and get petted...but have had some determined "I just decided I will not today" types that needed a firm spank!<BR/>I usually tie. A friend of mine lost her horse to a brain injury rearing in the trailer. He'd been hauled loose for years, so who knows what happened.<BR/>I have 2 horses that really love the dividers, and of course one that hates them.<BR/>I've found the biggest thing is to get in the trailer myself and have someone pull me around. Lots of times the weatherstripping has worn away and it sound like machine gun fire in there! <BR/>Hot floorboard are a problem if your bearings are starting to fail. I also hose the trailer out with cold water on a hot day. Some thin skinned horses actually blister from the hot metal.kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253025366100154732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-49478450337731741712008-11-20T13:27:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:27:00.000-08:00OMG! That poor terrified horse! Damn and being the...OMG! That poor terrified horse! Damn and being the owner/driver, ugh! Thank god people were available to help!Trainer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-15806664630469850182008-11-20T13:25:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:25:00.000-08:00That picture totally freaks me out!!! Poor horse!!...That picture totally freaks me out!!! Poor horse!!Trainer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-79927919989846077152008-11-20T13:24:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:24:00.000-08:00Here is the link to the story...http://www.natural...Here is the link to the story...<BR/><BR/>http://www.naturalhorsetrim.com/Trailer_esape.htmtwhladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456468871317657094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-1177752202419933592008-11-20T13:18:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:18:00.000-08:00I actually found the story for that top picture. I...I actually found the story for that top picture. It seems everyone who was there thinks a bee or something may have stung the horse, as he has never had any problems trailering before this incident. He was seven and was being transported from one farm to another. He came out after being sedated and pulled free from the outside. He only had minor scrapes and bruising. A vet was on hand for the extrication.twhladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456468871317657094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-12954600556496781822008-11-20T05:47:00.000-08:002008-11-20T05:47:00.000-08:00Mine is an oddball about trailering. We have a ste...Mine is an oddball about trailering. <BR/><BR/>We have a step-up, and when I try to lead him into it he'll walk forward until his knees knock the edge and then stand there looking forlorn. One of us actually has to pick up a foreleg and set it down inside, then he climbs in without a problem.Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519191449930495704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-19752506268170468882008-11-20T05:40:00.000-08:002008-11-20T05:40:00.000-08:00In my day, I could load anything.I was often calle...In my day, I could load anything.<BR/>I was often called in, just to load the horse. The attitude is very similar to Cesar Milan's calm assertive technique.<BR/><BR/>I worked for a horse transport company for a time. I was the master loader.<BR/>A calm attitude, matter of fact expectation of obedience, and the perfectly timed slap/tap are crucial.<BR/><BR/>hey TX<BR/>My issues are gone:)<BR/>Where the hell did they go?GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-73779446829493540752008-11-19T19:15:00.000-08:002008-11-19T19:15:00.000-08:00Thanks ;)Thanks ;)Amanda Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114626841626510183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-37671789179145961062008-11-19T16:42:00.000-08:002008-11-19T16:42:00.000-08:00And then there was the fellow I used to know who p...And then there was the fellow I used to know who pretty much never touched his horses but when he had to move them would use a long rope to their halter, run it thru the front of the trailer & tied the rope to his tractor & pull them into the trailer.<BR/>I never saw it happen; never wanted to see it.<BR/>I had a stock trailer & hauled w/the horses untied. <BR/>sagebeasties.blogspot.comOldMorganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468535860419630648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-25361975946036638562008-11-19T14:07:00.000-08:002008-11-19T14:07:00.000-08:00Amanda Nicole~~ Very good ideas!!!Amanda Nicole~~ Very good ideas!!!Trainer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-91007143840538638342008-11-19T14:03:00.000-08:002008-11-19T14:03:00.000-08:00Another option rather than wrapping the lead rope ...Another option rather than wrapping the lead rope through something is to give them two choices: Go forward or BACK BACK BACK and WORK. This worked with my gelding. They eventually figure out that those steps forward are so much more pleasant than refusing or stepping back. <BR/>And I agree, especially if it's the first time in a new trailer (because only MY dark box is to be trusted, all others are suspicios!) Light taps with a whip or lead are ok but I find good training time works the best. Nothing worse than a horse who doesn't load willingly!!Amanda Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114626841626510183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-12563496758655187162008-11-19T12:37:00.000-08:002008-11-19T12:37:00.000-08:00That last bit is so true isn't it.Once I find a fl...That last bit is so true isn't it.<BR/>Once I find a float that will fit my boy in it, we're going to be doing LOTS of practice. <BR/><BR/>www.gumbootsandjeans.blogspot.comRavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524344570955242756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-91057640546426384002008-11-19T12:01:00.000-08:002008-11-19T12:01:00.000-08:00LMAO!! Me too, I rarely go "By the book" *sigh* sl...LMAO!! Me too, I rarely go "By the book" *sigh* slap me on the wrist!Trainer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-82482316784131504952008-11-19T11:51:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:51:00.000-08:00I never tie, unless I have an asshat trying to rea...I never tie, unless I have an asshat trying to reach a head under the divider. Gives them a chance to move a little freer, especially at stops.<BR/><BR/>Dividers... If I have one horse, short distance (30 miles or so) and know they're ok w/o, I say screw it. More than one horse, always, and also on long trips.<BR/><BR/>And I've had several horses that wouldn't pee on long trips if the mats were bare, so, again, on long trips, I throw shavings in.<BR/><BR/>I was just curious, everyone has the "right" way. I'm not that anal, I just want everyone to arrive safe and not worn out. <BR/><BR/>And I rarely use shipping boots. More like never. I know, I'm a bad mom.2toads2luvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735592319606699873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-14883117886352007722008-11-19T11:26:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:26:00.000-08:00Sometimes it really does help if you have a horse ...Sometimes it really does help if you have a horse afraid of the trailer to put a bomb-proof more experienced horse in first. Like giving your nervous horse a security blanket for the first few rides.Trainer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-33900480254486507232008-11-19T11:25:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:25:00.000-08:00I'm a naughty trainer! :* If I only have one horse...I'm a naughty trainer! :* If I only have one horse sometimes I don't tie them up. Depending on the horse I might use the dividers and I might not. More often I do use them, but if it's a horse I've had to "run" into a trailer then hell with it. I'm slamming the door shut! LOL!! As long as the horse trailer is semi clean, meaning the horse won't slip on poop or urine, then I'm not too concerned about shavings.<BR/><BR/> Also in regards to tying, there are a lot of people who believe that horses prefer not to be tied and that actually hold their balance better when not tied up. I tend to agree. Then there are some horses that will be fine in a trailer, but if you tie them in it they freak! So to me it's case by case. But usually, no I don't tie.Trainer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430344352484574684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-60638394482319312702008-11-19T11:23:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:23:00.000-08:00After the incident with BB, Passion just calm as c...After the incident with BB, Passion just calm as could be walked in turned around and settled for the ride. I frequently stopped to check on the girls as I had never trailered horses before. They rode well and unloaded fine. Overall I didn't have any problems transporting.twhladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456468871317657094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-42807206954565896752008-11-19T11:20:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:20:00.000-08:00I had the great fight on my hands the day I went t...I had the great fight on my hands the day I went to pick up my two thoroughbred mares. BB took one look at the trailer(mind you she is an OTTB, been trailered many times to and from the track)balked and had to be encouraged by my stepdad (prior thoroughbred experience) and the stable manager.<BR/>A gentle tap with a whip and a pull from in the trailer and she finally went in.twhladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456468871317657094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666513011419975671.post-44620827647885964022008-11-19T11:16:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:16:00.000-08:00Dude, that top photo makes me just CRINGE!! I saw...Dude, that top photo makes me just CRINGE!! I saw a guy (no surprise) driving down the freeway with all three horses heads out the window. They appeared to be enjoying the ride, but shit, wouldn't you feel bad if the worst case scenario happened and your horse's head ended up getting ripped off?<BR/><BR/>And you're so right, the one day I was WAY late, and alone, I could NOT get a horse into the trailer. I had to resort to running a lunge line through the front of the trailer, barracade on one side, me on the other, and lunge whip (whip part coiled around the stiff part of the whip) to the ankles. Neither of us were having any fun.<BR/><BR/>The next time was a 2 hour session, slow, treats, 1 step forward and 2 back, till he was self loading. And never a problem since.<BR/><BR/>Where are you on tying, bedding, and using dividers if you only have one horse?2toads2luvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735592319606699873noreply@blogger.com