Do I need screens on trailer?

You are logged in as a guest. Logon or register an account to access more features.

Do I need screens on trailer? Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2014-04-17 3:00 PM 15 replies, 3424 views View previous thread :: View next thread
General Discussion -> Barrel Talk


turtleaut Reg. Nov 2008	Posted 2014-04-16 3:51 PM Subject: Do I need screens on trailer?
Expert Posts: 1286 Location: Mississippi	I have just gotten my first living quarter trailer after having a small stock bumper pull so lots of new things to learn! There are bars on the drop down windows but should I add screens as well? There is a drop down on the butt side too but no bars on it - is it safe to haul with this one open?
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

Zanadoo88 Reg. Sep 2010	Posted 2014-04-16 4:58 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 540 Location: My own little world :)	I think it is a really good idea to put screens on all the windows....the front ones especially. While driving you never know what is going to fly up at the window possibly. Even if it is tiny, if it is traveling at a good rate of speed it could hurt your horse. Also, I think screens help with keeping other debris out of the horse's eyes, ears, and nostrils. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Good luck and congrats on the new trailer! I am soooo jealous
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

rodeomom3 Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2014-04-16 5:21 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Shelter Dog Lover Posts: 10277	I have bars on my fronts and drop downs without on the rear. I always put fly masks on mine when hauling. I don't put anything on the rear windows when open.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-16 5:48 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	Either screens or fly masks.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

SG. Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2014-04-16 8:50 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Blessed Location: Here	Definite yes on head side. rocks gravel etc come in through bars. Personally. I like screen on the butt side. Some dont but I do
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

barreldude Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2014-04-17 12:32 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
My mind still works Posts: 8912	Mine doesn't have screens on the head side either and the dealer wanted $100 for each one. I went with fly masks and ran all summer on what I saved :)
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

jcrouse Reg. Jul 2012	Posted 2014-04-17 1:16 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 563 Location: Small Town Iowa	Either screens or fly masks. I have done it both ways. Currently I just put fly masks on my girls when hauling.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

fulltiltfilly Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2014-04-17 6:11 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
I hate cooking and cleaning Posts: 3310 Location: Jersey Girl	I have a stock/combo and I have screens on the head side. Sometimes I will even put a fly mask on too.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

trotncowpony Reg. Aug 2008	Posted 2014-04-17 9:30 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Double Standards Don't Fly Posts: 1283 Location: At the barn	Absolutely! A fly mask is good for eyes but aunt prevent something from going up their nose. No joke, I know someone that had a bee hit the screen and fly up their horses nose. Horse about killed itself. You can buy them from Professionals Choice and they aren't too bad expensive and you can I stall then easily. I've switched mine 3 times now and have been able to easily accommodate different styles of windows.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

trotncowpony Reg. Aug 2008	Posted 2014-04-17 9:32 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Double Standards Don't Fly Posts: 1283 Location: At the barn	Sorry for typos! Bee hit the bars, not the screen!
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

Crowned Image Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-17 9:47 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
I Chore in Chucks Posts: 2882 Location: MD	I have screens and use a fly mask. I've heard about things going up their noses so that's why they get both. But I also haul with shavings in the back because my horse just LOOOVES to pee in the trailer and I usually find the shavings dust around their eyes and that has to be annoying.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

hammer_time Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2014-04-17 10:00 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Money Eating Baggage Owner Posts: 9586 Location: Phoenix	We have the bars on the windows and we've never had a problem. Typically we haul with a fly mask on.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

bluerose2001 Reg. Mar 2009	Posted 2014-04-17 10:52 AM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Certified Snake Wrangler Posts: 1672 Location: North MS	Which side of the windows do screens go on? I might be needing to get an order together for some. Over the metal bars on outside or inside?
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

turtleaut Reg. Nov 2008	Posted 2014-04-17 2:50 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Expert Posts: 1286 Location: Mississippi	Thanks all! I always hauled with fly masks in my stock trailer too. I am going to look into the screens also. My husband always picks on me because I am a stickler for safety!!! But I would rather them be overprotected than the alternative
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

hammer_time Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2014-04-17 2:58 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Money Eating Baggage Owner Posts: 9586 Location: Phoenix	My horse loves sticking his nose out the bars....I wouldn't dare deny him that privledge!! (How do you spell priveledge?! Being out of school has ruined my spelling abilities.).
↑ Top ↓ Bottom

SG. Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2014-04-17 3:00 PM Subject: RE: Do I need screens on trailer?
Blessed Location: Here	bluerose2001 - 2014-04-17 10:52 AM Which side of the windows do screens go on? I might be needing to get an order together for some. Over the metal bars on outside or inside? Depends on attachment of the bars. I had one trailer bars dropped and one bars were welded in. I had mine on the inside of drop bars and the outside of the welded bars
↑ Top ↓ Bottom