The ride is the last weekend of May. It's been 2 years now since I've gotten to compete so I'm really looking forward to it.
I for got to add I got my trailer pulled into the arena today too. Harley ate his afternoon feed from a bucket hooked to it. I'm going to let him eat there a few days, before tying him to it. I still think it odd that he will stand tied to a tree or hitching post all day with no problem but doesn't like being tied to a trailer. He approached his feed bucket very cousiously. I really think he must have had a bad experience with trailers. And it worries me him flinging around tied to it, so many things to get cut by.
Becky
I'd never leave them unattended tied to the trailer, I've seen them get cut, get their line caught (usually because it was too long) and more often than not in a bad scene, I've seen them break the welds on the trailer and bend things. Because it's risky, I am a little surprised it is your only option.
If I had to leave Bay tied to a trailer all night, I'd be sleeping right by him. I wouldn't want to be out of sight.
Feeding him on it is a good solution for now... I agree... hang his water bucket there too?
I can't remember the rules, but will they let you wrap his legs in camp? I know they won't out on the trail, but I thought if you could put shipping boots on him, at least for the first night until you're sure he's gonna stand tied ok.