b'Running the RaceWhats On Board?By Betsy Nunnhowfastdouwannab@gmail.com, facebook.com/Willnunnp3, youtube.com/user/howfastdouwannabR ecently we got a new to usWe usually bring extra feed as well. Horses will get drawn living quarters from Haysup when they are away from home and we always feed a Trailer Sales in Tucson wholot extra when we are gone. They have a hay bag in front were awesome to work with byof them most of the time and a water bucket. Blue, black WICKENBURG TRAILER SALESthe way. We are super thankful forand green buckets seem like they cause a horse to drink it as we havent had one in a few years. I couldnt warranta bit better than red, yellow, pink, etc. Electrolytes are buying one when we moved. Unloading all the stuff we hadsmart but only put them in their feed because if their strewn everywhere in our little three-horse tongue pullwater tastes funny and then they dont drink that is a bad trailer got me thinking about all the necessities we need todeal as well. Keep a medical box with Banamine, Ace, has what ropers and horse enthusiasts want: have for our herd on board. It was pretty crazy seeing all theDex, and Bute for starters. I had a yearling get a really bad necessary items that we had made room for in the littlebellyache a couple of days ago and prayed he would make trailer. We sorted and threw away some things but there areit. I had used Banamine on him three times but we didnt definitely some articles that we do need in our rigs. Andwant to tear his belly up with more NSAIDS so I thought as my buddy, Deb Carter told a friend who had forgottenwhat about THC? I googled it and we ended up using RickQuality Horse & Stock Trailers something a few years back, Go ask Betsy. I bet she willSimpson Oil on him and he turned a corner on day three.the mats when you have to hit the brakes and you dont want have it. She has EVERYTHING you can imagine in thatHe took a nap and then got up and started drinking andto throw a horse down. Their rubber flooring is 3/4 inch and trailer of hers. This is very true. I am kind of the better toeating. Obviously, I am not a vet and dont claim to knowthat gives 50% more shock absorption than the mats. I knowChute Help Roping Arena Products be safe than sorry type. My husband Will Nunn also sayseverything but to me, this was a miracle and I will try tosome folks put the rubber boots on to travel but if you think two is one and one is none. I know some of what I am goingalways have this in the medicine box as well as in my trailer.about it that makes things even more unstable underneathPanelsRopes, Gloves & Horn Wraps to say is obvious to the seasoned veteran that has been aIt took the pain away and brought his appetite back. Wethem and I would think harder on joints. These horses are gazillion miles but maybe there will be a couple of thingsalso try to have probiotics on hand and we like the TechMixliterally on the defense, as a friend said, every time we haul here that they may not have even thought of in their travels.since they make a really good one. We like Whoa CBD tothem. They are trying to stand up back there. I also like theHay (Alfalfa, Bermuda, Teff, Timothy & Steer Hay) Hopefully, this will help the folks just starting their journeycalm one down as well. Vet wrap for any injuries, foot pack,fact that you dont have to worry about all the funk under the with their kids. It also may be of help to the greenhorns thator some sort of Rickens in case their feet are moist or sore.mats anymore. When the mats get wet they get slick! might be a little wetter behind the ears in the horse world. We like Draw It Out for their legs and we also love RocketFeed (Including Renew Gold, Total Equine & Standlee) Legs from Allison Resor for after they run. We bring legThe other thing is the shavings issue. Many horses are Delivery Service Its always a good idea to have an extra halter and lead rope.wraps from Back On Track and also have a great magneticallergic to it. Most horses will urinate on this floor without Preferably one without a snap as horses break snaps andblanket that we put on before and after runs. shavings. Its super easy to broom out or hose clean. HorsesZesterra & Silver Lining Products then they are on tour at the barrel race or rodeo. An extrathat are uncomfortable in the trailer seem to haul better and cinch and an extra latigo are also important since leatherMake sure your truck is big enough to pull and ultimatelyquit pawing where horses that are kind of spoiled will stillTack & EquipmentFarrier Supplies latigo can get dry and crack and who wants a cinch tostop your trailer with your much loved horses in the back.paw. The other thing I noticed is how quiet it is when they break. Extra hobble straps (I like the ones from DynamiteRemember to put a jack in your rig, a tire iron, and a drive- load. My yearling loaded right up and then backed right out Horseman Supply as they are nylon straps covered inup ramp jack (trailer aid) as well. Have your windows openof it with no problem. He was happy as a lark in there. WeHorse & Cattle Care Essentials plastic and they are stout) for between your cinches if theyenough for the summer months and the vents open. Dontthink this flooring is amazing! I also like a ramp. Some folks are looking ratty and need to be changed. Always carryhaul with blankets on in the winter as they get super hot indont. I think jumping in and out without one is harder on some parachute cord (a Jeff Lemaire favorite for literallythere with all the body heat. their stifles but dont get me wrong since I too have hauled aWestern Home Decor everything) or even have some bailing twine. This islot of miles without one.great for curb chains, buckets, tie-down straps, etc. If youI heard Colter Mcdonald say that we just dont think about run barrels carry extra rubber bands for your feet if youa lot of these things when we load horses in our trailers. TheAnother side note, please be smart when you unload after wear them. Bring an extra bridle, reins, and a bit in caseother thing that I have decided is really important is thehauling some place. Dont unload by the freeway or between something breaks. Its never a bad idea to carry some ductflooring in these trailers. We have always used mats untilthe big trucks in a truck stop!! Always plan ahead. Find tape, some Chicago screws, scissors, and a sharp knife asrecently. A friend of mine had a bad wreck in Novembera good safe spot and water every 4-6 hours. If they are in Roping Practice Everywell. A hammer and a toolbox are smart. A hose is a must. and couldnt get stopped. The chains broke on the trailerthe trailer for 10 hours and you cant find a good spot then and it turned on its side. It killed one horse and the otherpark it. Water through the drop-down doors and go get two were badly injured. The mats were all over the placesomething to eat just to let that trailer quit moving for an Monday Through Friday,when they got back there. The horses were headed in thehour to give them a break. Thats better than getting them opposite direction and had swapped places. Those matsout in an unsafe environment!made it hard to get them out. Starting at 9:00 AM My theory now is that we feel like having rubber flooringThe other cool thing that we got the pleasure of using is our electric panels. We love the ones from Camp Corrals instead of mats is imperative. I called Mike Ervin who isAffordable Portables. They are super easy to put up and very with Hoof Grip as soon as I started dealing on this trailer tolightweight to haul. The first time we used them our horses line him up to do the work. He and Cam McDonald, whoreally respected them. Our buddies that hauled with us used WICKENBURG TRAILER SALESowns Hoof Grip, came down and put it in the Sundownertheir panels with no electricity and we had to go catch their that we bought. Cam and his son Colter McDonald havehorses that night. So we all agree that we love these things!moved down to Maricopa so they will be doing trailers in the southern part of the state and Mike will be doing thingsObviously, I dont know everything but these are just a up Wickenburg way. Its a much better deal on the floor. Forfew of the things that are great to have on board with your Your Roping Lifestyle Destination. one its a porous material that drains out the bottom of theprecious cargo. I am sure there are so many other things trailer as they drill some little holes in the bottom to let theas well but these items have proved to be necessities for us. urine drain out. This keeps your trailer floor from rotting outStay cool as we cruise into summer and be blessed and safe and youre less apt to have a horse stick a foot through the 30218 US Highway 60Wickenburg928-232-0760 bottom of the trailer. Also, Hoof Grip has way more grip thanwherever you go! May the Lord keep you in the palm of His mighty hand! ArizonaRealCountry.com June 2021 53'