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Location: Rocky Mount N.C. | I don't have or use a GPS.... All my routes are mapped and printed on paper before I leave my farm.... Wife is riding shotgun and has the I-Pad with the Sat. view of areas if any that are in question.. I tend to think he may have got a little too fast and turned too quick, bet those brakes were cooking.... Looks like there would have been enough room to make that turn if he was taking his time and going slow.... I know, I wasn't there, just going on the look of the area from the video. Sad deal.... |
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Location: Fort Madison, Iowa | I have a niece just learning to drive pulling a horse trailer. One of the words of advice I gave her was to make sure when she sees a road sign with a curve and mph on it, to be sure she'd down to that speed before she gets into the curve.
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Location: Rocky Mount N.C. | Originally written by horsin around on 2014-03-31 1:51 PM
I have a niece just learning to drive pulling a horse trailer. One of the words of advice I gave her was to make sure when she sees a road sign with a curve and mph on it, to be sure she'd down to the speed before she gets into the curve. How about below that speed.... That speed is for the average automobile with an average driver. It doesn't take into count of a new driver, pulling a trailer with live animals... |
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Location: Ontario, Canada | Hi, I am new here but I'll chime in. Yes, know your roads, slow down for curves, and don't put more horses in a trailer than it was designed to hold!!! 8 horses in a trailer designed to hold 7 is what the article states... Very sad, and I am glad that as many horses survived as did. |
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Location: Tulsa, OK | REALLY WONDERING IF SOME OF THESE EXPERTS ON HTW ARE EXPERTS |
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Location: western PA | "REALLY WONDERING IF SOME OF THESE EXPERTS ON HTW ARE EXPERTS" Are you ?
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Location: Wi | It looks like this forum is no different than the rest. Why the personal attacks? I come to this forum to confirm my own thoughts, provide additional knowledge or learn experiences from others.I am not a "moderator" or an "expert" but when I see stuff like this it chaps my hide. Why not keep it a professional forum where people are welcome to learn from others. |
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Location: Vermont | Followup... http://www.keyt.com/news/Horse-Trailer-Accident-Follow-Up/25240800 Six of the eight horses involved in the San Marcos Road trailer accident are doing well, one is ready to run.
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Location: MD | I'd think knowing your destination is as important. When hauling to a camp, I always call ahead and get the owner(s) to advise the best way in pulling my rig. Most of the time, they'll bring you in a route that may take longer but is much safer. |
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Location: Florida | oh yea ... not the article.. |
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Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma | I play a lot of poker and it's the same thing at the tables....lots of testosterone and having to win the p***ing match....so, nothing new here....I feel bad for the horses! |
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Location: Richmond, Ky | Don't know about the expert thing but there are several very knowledgeable people on here, and you might be wise in considering what they are saying. |
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Location: Texas | If Retento offers you advice you would be well served to heed it. |
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Location: Bella Vista, AR | Gard is a wealth of information and common sense, no need to dis him.
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Location: Tucumcari NM | Originally written by trailerconsult1 on 2014-04-01 9:48 AM
REALLY WONDERING IF SOME OF THESE EXPERTS ON HTW ARE EXPERTS
Yes, they are experts with a wealth of knowledge which they share freely with the rest of us. Those of us willing to listen benefit from their advice. |
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Location: Richmond, Ky | Originally written by hosspuller on 2014-04-04 11:36 PM
Experts are merely people that survived their mistakes and willing to share.
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