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Apr 10, 2013 15:41:30 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2013 15:41:30 GMT -5
Wendi! That place os GORGEOUS!! How big is the indoor?
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Apr 10, 2013 19:13:59 GMT -5
Post by cyndi on Apr 10, 2013 19:13:59 GMT -5
I just cannot fathom what it'd be like to find a property you like that "happens" to have an indoor arena!! You'd have to pick me up off the ground. lol
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Apr 11, 2013 7:33:07 GMT -5
Post by wjminwi on Apr 11, 2013 7:33:07 GMT -5
Nana....I think it's 60x 80....not huge, but big enough that she does cutting practice in it with a mechanical cow! You ladies need to know that there are so few people in my life who have a clue why the barn/arena is exciting to me! It's great to know you all understand!
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Apr 11, 2013 23:38:59 GMT -5
Post by ghostrider on Apr 11, 2013 23:38:59 GMT -5
That is the most perfect place I've ever seen! and so BIG!!! Hope it comes with a housekeeper cause with all that horse property you won't want to spend time inside.
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Apr 15, 2013 13:34:01 GMT -5
Post by wjminwi on Apr 15, 2013 13:34:01 GMT -5
Hey Denise!...it's a smaller house than I have now, so hopefully I can still keep up on the housekeeping!
QUESTION for you all -- the move is a 6 hour drive. If I stop and let the horses stand still in the trailer every 1.5 hours or so, for 15 minutes or so, the total time in their trailer will be 7 hours. That is WAY longer than I've ever trailered before. Does that sound like a reasonable plan? ALSO -- do you think I should invest in any SMB's or anything for their legs? or just use polo wraps? What would you do for protection? Thanks for any tips!
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Apr 15, 2013 15:25:41 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2013 15:25:41 GMT -5
Wendi...I have hauled 8 hours, and I didn't rest the horses that often. I did rest them maybe twice? I have always been told that stopping and starting is more stressful, and that just driving at a nice pace is better for them, than lots of stops. I'm sure there are other school's of thought. I don't recommend unloading on that short of a trip. just stop the vehicle for a bit.
As far as wrapping....If you want the best protection, you need to wrap with quilts and flannels. There is a right way, and wrong way to do that. You can cause bowed tendons if not wrapped properly. Wrapping with stretchy polo wraps could cause tendon damage. If wrapping doesn't interest you, then I would buy shipping boots. I would get the kind that cover the coronary band. I don't think SMB's will be enough protection. Whatever you use, be sure to put them on a few times, so the horses can get used to them just a bit.
My DD grew up in USPC, and they have very specific rules for trailering horses. She always had to do quilts and flannels. In fact...we still have quite a few. If I ever have to do a long distance haul, I'll use them. I much prefer them to shipping boots. I bet you could get someone to give you lessons on how to do it.
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Apr 15, 2013 18:15:29 GMT -5
Post by MaryS on Apr 15, 2013 18:15:29 GMT -5
I've never stopped on trailer rides shorter than 8 hours. I stop to get gas and sometimes snacks but I don't unload.
Longer rides the breaks are determined by the duration of the trips.
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Apr 15, 2013 20:07:41 GMT -5
Post by wjminwi on Apr 15, 2013 20:07:41 GMT -5
I'll look into shipping boots....thanks! I've never even heard of quilts and flannels! Thanks for the stopping/starting tips. I definitely won't be letting them OUT on any breaks...Scout is one who is apt to refuse getting in again, so I don't need that headache in the middle of nowhere!
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Apr 17, 2013 9:00:19 GMT -5
Post by appytrails on Apr 17, 2013 9:00:19 GMT -5
I've trailered Royal all the way to CO many years ago and never made any stops directly related to him. It was 9 hrs. to my first overnight stop ( I was on my way to Parachute and couldn't make it in one day.) Every time I stopped for gas, food or potty breaks, I always checked on him, offered water and treats.
Both he and Malone have been trailered to Shawnee National Forest which is 9-11 hrs. from where I live depending on traffic, construction & weather. Again, we never made any stops directly for the horses. Always checked on them when we did stop and again offered water/treats. In both cases, they took the treats and refused the water.
I did use shipping boots but didn't have any other issues with either horse. They were happy to get out of the trailer but other than that they were fine. You should be fine with the 6-7 hr. haul to your new, perfect, place.
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Apr 17, 2013 10:03:02 GMT -5
Post by ghostrider on Apr 17, 2013 10:03:02 GMT -5
I've never done cross country trailering. DH came 1100 miles from WY to MO and never let them out. Straight trip through and we didn't use shipping boots or blankets. He wouldn't have known how to put them on anyway. Matt offered water but they didn't hang hay. I always put a hay net inside when I take them to the trails, it's no more than two hours away and when I unload I offer water.
Would you all hang a hay net? I'm fixing on going to WY in August on a Ride/Camp out with 2 others and their horses.
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Apr 17, 2013 21:29:02 GMT -5
Post by vsolubo on Apr 17, 2013 21:29:02 GMT -5
Wow! That sounds really great! Good luck on the move & the new job!
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Apr 18, 2013 9:00:13 GMT -5
Post by appytrails on Apr 18, 2013 9:00:13 GMT -5
I know it's a personal preference but I always hang hay when I take my horses anywhere, even if it's just a half an hour away. It give them something to do while traveling and I think it makes them less nervous. Since I board and usually leave early in the morning, they haven't always had their "breakfast" before time to go so hanging hay gives them their food.
That said, I wouldn't recommend using one of the mesh hay bags unless it's one of the nibble net kind. The openings are too big on the regular ones and I'm always paranoid that they'll manage to get their foot in one of the openings. I use a canvas one with just one hole in the front (and top, of course.)
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Apr 18, 2013 9:55:15 GMT -5
Post by wjminwi on Apr 18, 2013 9:55:15 GMT -5
You all are making me feel much better about moving them....the 6 hour epic trailer ride is starting to sound a lot less epic! :-)
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Apr 18, 2013 10:47:14 GMT -5
Post by ghostrider on Apr 18, 2013 10:47:14 GMT -5
appy I learned to hang my net then to take the bottom and bring it up and tie it as well. The bag is 6' high. No way to tangle a foot or any other extremity. I always tie the bottom up no matter where it's hanging.
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Apr 25, 2013 12:28:19 GMT -5
Post by vsolubo on Apr 25, 2013 12:28:19 GMT -5
Nice!
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