Travel Mirrors?

[clipclop]

Reading the post below regarding stable mirrors has reminded me to ask you guys a question?

I read recently that mirrors whilst travelling are very useful for a variety of problems.

Has anyone here got mirrors installed inside their trailers/boxes?

What I have in mind is,,,,If the stable mirror stops a horse get anxious within a stable will it help a horse who gets anxious at shows whilst standing in a trailer on his own? I am sure it can not hurt to try it out but am interested in anyone's experiences?

Thank you

 

[S_N]

I'm considering getting one put in my trailer, but WHERE to put it, is the question?????

 

[clipclop]

Well I was considering above the jockey door so he thinks he has a neighbour?

It might mean I cover up the side window but we all know looking out the side window makes us travel sick

BTW my trailer is an Ifor Williams in case you are trying to visualise it.

 

[nomini]

While I have been researching stable mirrors, a lot of the sites also sell travel mirrors to reduce the anxiety, it's definately worth a try if your horse gets anxious in the lorry/trailer

 

[clipclop]

He gets most anxious about being on his own. He is fine once I am riding him but he is a fuss arse whilst waiting around etc.
As you say it is most certainly worth a try

 

[Ferdinase514]

I was wondering where to put one in my lorry. Finni gets anxious travelling on his own.

Ayone used one in a lorry?

 

[SusanFlynn]

<font color="red"> I HAVE ONE IN MY TRAILER </font> (as well as in my stable)

I said this in the stable mirror thread.

I put one on the jockey door, and all I can say is since he had it he shouts less. He used to shout a bit as we went along.
I know he travels well in that he is stable and eats all the time as I also have CCTV in it.

I did if because I felt it was better for him to feel as comfortable as possible and poiss think he had a companion with him.

I actually bought acrylic mirrors and the one on the door is one of them cut in half and kept in place with duct tape.Also useful for me at shows as I can check my own appearance.

 

[piebaldsparkle]

I have two in my stable and one in my lorry!!! My mare has stopped stamping when left on her own, since I put the mirror in the lorry. Mine just sits in the luton.

 

[clipclop]

Wow, thanks for that!
I think you have confirmed that I do need a mirror.
Bugger, I think it is a bit late to add it to my Christmas list

 

[Oaksflight]

A student from NTU recently won some award for research into mirrors in trailers, and to cut the story short it is found to help!

 

[clipclop]

Thank you for pointing me in the direction of the Uni, ST88

Here is a link to an article if anyone is interested

http://www.ntu.ac.uk/news/press_releases/en-us-45942.html

Thanks