Cheapest way to trailer train...

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So, I am getting all excited for the possible HHO meet-up!

Ned does not travel and apart from when he came to YO in 2008, I don't know if he's travelled at all! Not to mention his accident...

Obviously, I can't afford to do a thing now (Though I heard positive things from the Co-op! 2 people just left...fingers crossed!) but how would you go about it?
I was thinking of getting a super cheap old trailer, with a floor that's still safe enough and getting him used to that? Then hiring a trailer when I need to go places.
I don't know, opinions welcome :)
 
Im not sure officially on this but my pony travelled badly last time so i plan to make some sort of mock up but its easier for me as i have buildings here.

If i was you if even a wreck of a trailer is out of the question (the cost of moving such a trailer could be as high as the trailer itself dont forget) i would make some sort of panel alongside a hedge or gate and practice leading Ned through the gap in between the two, you could make it narrower as he gets used to it then hold him still for a while etc

Another option could be a couple of £5 garden archways and some sort of cover like the bamboo screening on a roll

You can clear everything away safely after sessions and even incorporate some bomb proofing
 
The cheap trailer idea is a good one, but so is WelshDs idea of making panels, it's also a different surface so getting him confident following you over around through as many different things as possible will be great training for him
 
You can only train so far before needing to move off. My girl was awful at loading so spent weeks sorting that, then I got her in ok and started travelling and we had to go thru the awful loading stage again as she rebelled! So then it was load and travel each time to get her used to it. I had a very old dark ifor Williams 505 with rear load only which it turned out she hated. I bought a 510 with front door and she now loads no problem. No help to you, but practicing in something old, small and dark might not help the situation really. I'd be more inclined to borrow a friend's or hire one for a week for intensive training and then at least you will know how your horse reacts and whether you need further work. He may surprise you and be fine?
 
I tried before and he was ok with going in and out and we got to the stage where he would stand inside, so long as the doors were open, but the trailer was put away so I was no longer allowed to use it. So closing the doors and moving off is the bit we really need to practice.

Cambrica - He's 15.1 :) Thank you for the amazing offer! Even if he's too big, I really appreciate the thought :D
 
Chan said:
I tried before and he was ok with going in and out and we got to the stage where he would stand inside, so long as the doors were open, but the trailer was put away so I was no longer allowed to use it. So closing the doors and moving off is the bit we really need to practice.

Cambrica - He's 15.1 :) Thank you for the amazing offer! Even if he's too big, I really appreciate the thought :D
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At 15.1 he should be fine and its really no problem. The trailer is very light, airy and low to the ground - so no steep ramp. It is rear unload but mine don't have a problem as the ramp is so easy for them.
Seriously though let me know if you want to arrange something as I think you are only 30 mins away and I really don't mind helping out.
 
cambrica said:
At 15.1 he should be fine and its really no problem. The trailer is very light, airy and low to the ground - so no steep ramp. It is rear unload but mine don't have a problem as the ramp is so easy for them.
Seriously though let me know if you want to arrange something as I think you are only 30 mins away and I really don't mind helping out.
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Thank you SO much!! I'll PM you tomorrow, I should be heading off to bed now, haha!
 
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