I would like to install a Hi-Tie, or similar, system to my trailer. Any advice on which is better? Do you like your tie? Any installation pointers? Do you have any problem with your horse rubbing on your trailer (like his rear)?

Thanks very much!

Tammy, I have only used the HiTie product. But it has worked very well for me on several trailers.

We often camp in the desert and there just are no trees to highline off. So tying to the trailer is a must. And a HiTie is essential,  Especially if I want any sleep.  I don't know what else to tell you, They work great..

Make sure you drill and install the bolts THRU a metal stud in your trailer wall. I saw one trailer, where the installer drilled thru just the sheet metal and when the horses gave a little tug, it pulled the bolts thru the sheet metal of the trailer wall. I've always installed my own and made sure I got a good anchor point, and I've never had a problem when a horse pulls hard.

Personally, I'd mount them as high as possible. But then I'm a tall man. A shorter person may want to mount them lower, But the lower you mount them, the shorter the lead and the smaller the area the horse has to move around in.

It's only 2 bolts on each Hitie.  The hard part is finding the studs behind the skin of the your trailer.  If you have rivets it's pretty easy.  If they used a double sided tape, It's a little more of a challenge

Find the structural framing member, and just drill the two holes.  The rest is easy to install 

But it's always scary to drill holes in a new trailer

After lots of searching, I purchased the Spring Tie system - it's all metal.  My research showed that after time the fiberglass rod would give you glass splinters. 

One thing that was not mentioned in the instructions was that the mount has a left/right due to the offset of the holes for the pin.  There is a couple of a degree offset that allows the tie to lie flat against the trailer when not in use - if you install the mount upside down the end of the arm sticks out about 6 inches.

I did not install the travel clip - I prefer to remove the arm and store it in the trailer.  As they are an expensive item, I don't want to take a chance of it getting stolen.

Make sure you have either a breakaway halter or a breakaway section on your tie rope.

Before you mount the bracket, mock it up with your horse and move him to the maximum distance he could travel.  After I had my horse where I was considering installing the mount, I changed my mind.  Remember, their butt can travel pretty far from the tie - I could have ended up with manure piles right outside my door!!

You need to park your trailer MUCH further from your neighbor - the horse has a significantly larger travel area.

I love the flexibility the system gives me.  My horse has much better visibility of his surroundings and seems more relaxed.