Posted 2014-05-28 3:19 PM Subject: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
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Posts: 185
Hi,
I'm just starting out really on my own and I have a small two horse without a tack room area:(I'm not sure what to do at overnight runs. I don't want anything happening to my stuff. Any suggestions? Trailer is a ramp load open top :( So if I changed to a lockable escape door they could just lower the ramp or get over the top if I found a way to lock the ramp up. I'm hoping to upgrade eventually but this will have to do this summer.
Posted 2014-05-28 3:23 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
I would lock your saddle and expensive tack in your truck or get a locking bed cover. I hauled for a long time with a trailer like your describing and there's little you can do to prevent theft if someone really wants in. A locking box large enough for your tack would either have to be loaded and unloaded to haul the horse or it would just provide a neatly bundled package for would be thieves to put in their vehicle.
Posted 2014-05-28 3:55 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
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Posts: 448 Location: lone star state
Homedepot has tool boxes that come in plastic or metal that are large enough to hold lots tack or a saddle. You can secure to your truck bed and lock. (Pawn shops sometimes have theses as well)
You can also get a show box from a show cattle supplier that is aluminum but more expensive. you can search for a used one they last a lifetime and hold resale value.
Posted 2014-05-28 8:29 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
Certified Snake Wrangler
Posts: 1672 Location: North MS
Take in the hotel with you! Or if you are sleeping in truck it stays with you. Definitely can't afford to replace all your tack and safer is sorry. Locking tool boxes are handy and the locking truck bed covers are nice as well.
Posted 2014-05-29 8:39 AM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
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tool box or bed cover :)
I started out with an old rusty borrowed bumper pull stock trailer - my pickup has a locking bed cover and that is where I stored all my stuff and was able to lock it safely away!
Posted 2014-05-29 8:45 AM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
Rad Dork
Posts: 5218 Location: Oklahoma
Find a way to lock a locking tack box (or something similar) to the bed of your truck or trailer. My husband keeps his Yeti locked to the bed of his truck and hasn't had any problems.
Posted 2014-05-29 1:41 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
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Longneck - 2014-05-29 8:45 AM
My husband keeps his Yeti locked to the bed of his truck and hasn't had any problems.
I'm sorry, your husband has a YETI?????? What's it like? Friendly or mean? Is it's hair (fur?) soft or scratchy? Where did he get a yeti? Can he get one for me?
Posted 2014-05-29 2:45 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
Tough Patooty
Posts: 2615 Location: Sperry, OK
SpottedT - 2014-05-29 1:41 PM
Longneck - 2014-05-29 8:45 AM My husband keeps his Yeti locked to the bed of his truck and hasn't had any problems.
I'm sorry, your husband has a YETI?????? What's it like? Friendly or mean? Is it's hair (fur?) soft or scratchy? Where did he get a yeti? Can he get one for me?
Posted 2014-05-29 8:14 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
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I'm looking into a truck cap. Thanks for all the suggestions. When I was leasing horses my saddle was cheap and I figured someone would take one of the fancy circle y's not my no name lol I'll take it to the hotel with me if all else fails.
Posted 2014-05-29 8:37 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
Sock eating dog owner
Posts: 4557 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah
I locked some show tack in the back of a stall once at a horse show and tied my Rottweiler in with it on a lead rope, even had him muzzled. Came back to check on every thing before hitting the sack. That handsome fellow kept 3 people at bay. He was such a good boy! He even slipped out of his muzzle....oops. Every thing was still there next day.
Posted 2014-05-29 9:06 PM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
Rad Dork
Posts: 5218 Location: Oklahoma
SpottedT - 2014-05-29 1:41 PM
Longneck - 2014-05-29 8:45 AM
My husband keeps his Yeti locked to the bed of his truck and hasn't had any problems.
I'm sorry, your husband has a YETI?????? What's it like? Friendly or mean? Is it's hair (fur?) soft or scratchy? Where did he get a yeti? Can he get one for me?
He stole it from an exotic animal farm!(Yeti Cooler, to clarify) :)
Posted 2014-05-30 8:48 AM Subject: RE: Tack - lockable storage at runs without a tack room in trailer
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CowgirlLindz - 2014-05-29 8:14 PM
I'm looking into a truck cap. Thanks for all the suggestions. When I was leasing horses my saddle was cheap and I figured someone would take one of the fancy circle y's not my no name lol I'll take it to the hotel with me if all else fails.
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