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  Discussion on Are there recommended butt bar heights.
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Member:
3rsatsmf

Posted on Thursday, Jan 23, 2003 - 4:44 pm:

How high from the floor of the trailer would you recommend the butt bar and breast bars be placed for maximum safety for a 17H+ Friesian? Alternately, at what point of his anatomy are the bars most effective and safest? (I assume 1-2" below his windpipe for the breast bar, and 3-4" below where the poop comes out for the butt bar?) Can anyone help me? I don't mind measuring and I'm buying a new, custom trailer and want it to be right!

Thanks,
Joni
Member:
Imogen

Posted on Friday, Jan 24, 2003 - 2:35 am:

Joni - see message earlier in the thread for a description of the standard maximum height on Ifor Williams trailers. I have transported a horse similar in size to yours with no difficulties in this type of trailer.

All the best

Imogen
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