Posted 2008-03-18 8:21 AM (#79780) Subject: Two Questions
Member
Posts: 8
Hi Guys, I have two questions for ya:
1) I bought what I though were trailer ties to tie my horses to in the trailer, and thought that the one end was quick release but my horse pulled back the other day and broke his halter and the tie did not release. Did I buy the wrong thing? it is a clip at one end and the other end you have to pull down the metal slide to release, if you get my meaning?? I have tried pulling it myself and it won't release.
2) I have an empty shell for a LQ, I have put a matress in there but how do you keep them from sliding off or do they stay on their own??
thanks in advance, please ask if the questions don't make sense!!!
Posted 2008-03-18 8:29 AM (#79781 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Veteran
Posts: 296 Location: Tennessee
The sliding thing is a panic snap. It won't release on it's own, but it's designed to be easy to slide even when there is a lot of tension on the strap. Get a breakaway halter if your horse is prone to fighting the tie straps.
Your mattress will probably stay there unless you have a really fast truck and leadfoot it all the time. :D
Posted 2008-03-18 9:13 AM (#79783 - in reply to #79781) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Member
Posts: 8
Oh ok that makes sense about the snap, I thought that it would release when the horse pulled back. Yes he definately needs a new halter! although he usually doesn't pull back.
I wasn't sure that the matress would stay put, I try not to drive fast!!!thanks!
Posted 2008-03-18 10:11 AM (#79790 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Expert
Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
About that panic snap. I always attach the panic snap to the trailer. If you attach the panic snap to his halter... Consider trying to release the panic snap when the horse is panicked and throwing his head around, while you're reaching through the window. It's an ugly dangerous situation for you to be in.
Besides, when you release the panic snap just inside the window, the horse still has a short lead on his halter for you to grab.
Posted 2008-03-18 1:21 PM (#79807 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Expert
Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
chad. How many pounds of pull does it take for one of those velcro straps to release? I realize, if the horse snatches back, it will let go quicker and the more times it's pulled apart the weaker it becomes.
They look like they would be a good training tool for the young'uns. Hook them up with that strap, let them pull back, pull the strap apart and continue to back until they catch up the slack in my lounge line with the chain across their nose.... Won't take long to break them from pulling back.
Posted 2008-03-18 2:07 PM (#79811 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Regular
Posts: 88 Location: beaumont texas
after seeing a serious eye injury (to the horse) caused from some type of quick release snap used in a trailer (don't know the details, just happened to be at vet clinic when the horse came in), i went back to using a plain ole lead line. think i will check out the velcro thing.
Posted 2008-03-18 2:11 PM (#79812 - in reply to #79807) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Expert
Posts: 1416 Location: sc
Originally written by retento on 2008-03-18 1:21 PM
chad. How many pounds of pull does it take for one of those velcro straps to release? I realize, if the horse snatches back, it will let go quicker and the more times it's pulled apart the weaker it becomes.
They look like they would be a good training tool for the young'uns. Hook them up with that strap, let them pull back, pull the strap apart and continue to back until they catch up the slack in my lounge line with the chain across their nose.... Won't take long to break them from pulling back.
I believe I'll purchase a couple of those!!
Dont quote me on this, I belive they are rated at 300#??? They are technically adjustable, depending on how much of the velcro part you "sandwich" together.
Posted 2008-03-18 2:16 PM (#79813 - in reply to #79811) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Expert
Posts: 1416 Location: sc
Originally written by amysbean on 2008-03-18 3:07 PM
after seeing a serious eye injury (to the horse) caused from some type of quick release snap used in a trailer (don't know the details, just happened to be at vet clinic when the horse came in), i went back to using a plain ole lead line. think i will check out the velcro thing.
Sounds like one of those bungie cord style trailer ties.
Posted 2008-03-18 7:09 PM (#79839 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Regular
Posts: 56 Location: Mondovi, Wi 54755
I really like my Trailer ties There called Turtle ties or something like that. They will realease if there is enough pressure on them, also very easy to release just pull back the plastic collar. I think I got them from Valley vet.
Posted 2008-03-18 9:39 PM (#79847 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Regular
Posts: 57
I also use Turtle Snaps. They will release under an extreme load (horse panics, falls in the trailer, etc), but hold firm under normal circumstances. They are easy to use and very adjustable.
Posted 2008-03-19 8:58 AM (#79873 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Expert
Posts: 1205 Location: Arkansas
I keep a knife on me at all times, always works....
If using the panic snap, I keep it attached at the trailer end, reaching into the chin area of a panicked struggling horse will likely get an arm broken. the nice thing about the knife cutting the strap is that no snap is flying back at the horses head at a high rate of speed.
Ideal situation is animals that are seriously broke to be tied. And having a knife handy anyway!
Posted 2008-03-19 11:16 AM (#79897 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Regular
Posts: 81
I used to use the quick release trailer ties. But they got rusty and hard to open to attach to the halter and just were getting to be a pain in the butt. When I got my new gelding he wasn't fond of having his feet messed with and would set back on occasion so I looked into the CLIP. It helped with his setting back, along with learning to have his feet handled more. But I also use them in the trailer. Since they stay on your lead rope you always have them with you. So just "clip" the horse to the ring in your trailer and there you go. Don't have to worry if they fall down or set back, they will not get hung up as they can just pull as much lead as they need. I LOVE my clips
Posted 2008-03-20 6:10 PM (#79996 - in reply to #79780) Subject: RE: Two Questions
Charter Member
Posts: 251 Location: Holland, Tx
I don't tie horses in the trailer unless I have to. I have performance horses and lung health is vital to our success so I like for them to be able to get their head down, allow their sinuses/resp. passages to drain, etc.
If/when I do tie one, I make sure I have addressed issues of setting back prior to trailering them/tying them in the trailer. No need to risk injury to them or anyone else.
Two Questions
thanks! 
