tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post8158642442066628446..comments2024-03-14T08:07:15.045-05:00Comments on Equestrian Journey: VCMBH: Travel BugAchieve1dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-19392110479144952292014-06-20T11:07:55.405-05:002014-06-20T11:07:55.405-05:00Great answer :)Great answer :)L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-62022445686127659752014-06-19T09:46:24.954-05:002014-06-19T09:46:24.954-05:00That's awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!!!That's awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!!!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-78324402926313213772014-06-19T00:14:33.214-05:002014-06-19T00:14:33.214-05:00When I was still in WY, I hauled my horses to and ...When I was still in WY, I hauled my horses to and from the vet, to and from a couple of small shows, to and from the trainers, and to and from an arena. None of these were more than 20 miles away, and my trailer was just a small 3 horse bumper pull. It was easy and I did not fret over it much. Also, my horses all haul pretty darn well. <br /><br />However, when it came time to make the move to AZ, we sold the small trailer, purchased a 4 horse goose neck, and prepared for our journey. I was terrified. I had never hauled a horse across four states, and while I knew that TC would be driving and I would be following behind with a different pick up and trailer full of "un-live" cargo. To top it off, it was in the middle of summer. <br /><br />I wanted to do it right so I reached out to the blogging community...to one blogger in particular, Brown Eyed Cowgirl. She hauls regularly from Colorado to AZ, as well as many other places, and luckily for me when I asked her for tips, not only did she give me a few pointers, but told me everything I needed to know including the best places to stop for layovers. <br /><br />A few of the tips she offered were:<br /><br />Good bedding is a must. <br />something to snack on keeps them busy<br /><br />(like you said) haul plenty of water.<br /><br />Take more than you should need of everything in case you break down<br /><br />Let them rest in the trailer for 30 min or so every time you stop for gas and offer water at those times.<br /><br />Let them out every 4 hours if you can. <br /><br />I'm sure there was more, but those are the ones I can remember right now. <br /><br />oh yeah <br /><br />Always drive at night in summer time- it is easier on the horses, and on your tires. <br /><br />A couple she didn't tell me but that I figured out on my own. <br /><br />Carry a vet box in your trailer at all times. (banamine- ulcerguard- wound care- stethascope- syringes- betadine-etc)<br /><br />Carry not one but 2 spares, a good solid jack and four-way and know how to use it. (in fact always have a basic tool set in your truck- and a couple of spare parts like belts, fuel filter) Take the time how to learn to do those simple fixes. <br /><br />Last but not least...KNOW what the temp is going to be on your route before you hit the road. <br /><br />Wow, I know that was way more than you asked for since it was just a random question....I guess I'm bored! LOL<br /> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617546413512282387noreply@blogger.com