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Post by chesicaarchx on Jun 24, 2008 15:13:56 GMT
Hve just brought trailer and now archie back need to start getting him used to his new best friend hehe!! Can anyone reccommend any good travel boots or other 'musts' for travelling?? How important are they cos i no a lot of people that don't use em? N they can't break the bank! lol x  |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Jun 24, 2008 15:15:16 GMT
savvy just has shires travel wraps because she's an easy traveller and they protect everything about £10 i think
love the look of the amigo ones though lol must resist
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Post by abi on Jun 24, 2008 16:02:46 GMT
ive got weatherbeeta ones which are smart and soft but are stiff- a lot of horses dont like the rigidity. also, theyre not wide enough for her chunky legs, so i have to use other soft ones from ebay!!
leather headcollar should be used as it will break easier i an emergency, and dont forget baler twine on the tie ring and opn the back bar if you intend to tie up, as it will snap before your horses neck will!
if its chilly use a fleece as it can be draughty in trailers, but check he doesnt overheat. if its raining, put on a lightweight outdoor rug instead incase the rain comes in the back above the ramp and wets his bum
use a tail bandage or wrap to prevent it getting caught or rubbed too.
use a poll guard if hes tall and likely to bang his head, and wear boots and gloves when you lead in the trailer incase he rushes in ect
i would def use trvel boots, as if you have to stop fast ect you risk overreach injuries, theres a lot less suspension in trailers than cars. better to be safe than sorry!
that sounds like a lot but just go enjoy it! x
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 25, 2008 16:02:26 GMT
Just get plain ones that arent a specific make. e.g. just the waterproof type outer and the fleecy inside with velcro straps. Ive seen powder monkey ones that are just fleecy - not worth the material theyre made of.
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Post by kateflashy on Jun 26, 2008 7:26:25 GMT
my best ever buy ones were horsewear , they cost £25 for 4 and ive had them 14 years , and they are still in good condition , and have been well used , at least once a week every year all year ,
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Post by raymond on Jun 26, 2008 7:34:20 GMT
mine are amigo - pink ones - they are fab. I have used mine at least 3-4 times a week I reckon and have had them since last November and they still look good as new.
Raymond did rip one bit of velcro off, but that was when the lorry got hit so I will let him off. I re attached it with nylon thread though and it is fine.
They are a really good fit and wrap round the legs well.
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Post by aimee on Jun 26, 2008 17:20:09 GMT
I would recommend Mark Todd ones. Really tough and durable, with leather patch on heel, plus they look good! love mine!
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Post by Maes Seren on Jun 26, 2008 18:20:22 GMT
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Post by chesicaarchx on Jun 26, 2008 20:39:59 GMT
ok will look once computer decides it can cope with having two pages up at once cos its that difficult! thanks for all help  xx |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Jun 26, 2008 20:57:29 GMT
computers are male can't do more than one thing at once mine is behaving so is female |
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Post by trojanwarrior on Jun 26, 2008 21:10:25 GMT
Hehe, so true about the computers. Mine is definately male. Male, old & senile!
I've got Derby House travelling boots that are now 5 years old & still looking good. I also was given a set of the Horseware Amigo travel boots. They're nice, but only just go round Warrior's legs & he's a middleweight hunter type.
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Post by finefilly on Jun 26, 2008 21:11:44 GMT
computers are male can't do more than one thing at once mine is behaving so is female mine never behaves so is deffo male! i got masta ones and NEVER AGAIN! all the stitching has come loose and they are falling to bits. |
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Post by rebanna on Jun 26, 2008 21:15:15 GMT
i use a hood as roo sliped once and cut her head open i cant recomend them enoth
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