Conference noted::equitation

    
    Well, you say you have a few weeks. 
    
    You could start now.  I think John Lyons has a tape on loading.  You
    might want to get it and view it now.  And start the procedure early
    so you don't have a big fiasco when the actual moving date comes. 
    
    Mary Jo
    

    I started with parking the trailer in the pasture
    2) put the problem horse's food in the rear of the trailer
    3) worked with the horse in the yard with a butt rope
    4) Loaded many times the "good horse" with the other watching.
    5) had the trailer connected to the truck 
    6) loaded the good horse with and plenty of hay in front
    7) loaded the trainie with lots of praise
    
    Good luck.
    
    One of mine NEVER ever was a loading problem.
    one day she just said NO !
    I lunged her for hours, finely she would listen
    and she loaded.
    
    Good luck,
    		Carl

    JoAnne, since you only live down the street from me why don't you 
    stop by this evening and pick up the "Trailer loading success" book
    I bought a little bit ago, it's really great, training an
    'unspoiled' horse should only take a couple hours.  I also have the
    Lyon's book with the chapter on loading, if you interested, it's similar, 
    but not quite so detailed. Either one takes just a couple hours to
    read, I'm sure it would help even if you don't have time to train in
    advance.
    
    If you're interested I'll mail you directions to my house,
    Sharon
    

Joanne,

who knows, maybe she won't be a problem.  I'd try putting her buddy on first, 
and see if she'll load with no problem, and then procede from there.  

But, I'd try this as soon as possible, so you have time to make whatever
adjustments you need to  ;^)

I'd have all the normal enticements ready - carrots, grain, treats, supper...
ready to help with the first go-round.  But, don't get into a fight with her. If
it doesn't go easily the first time, you still have some time to go with Plan B,
C and D.

If it does go easily, I'd try doing it again a few times, exactly the same way
that worked, just to be sure it wasn't a fluke the first time. 

Kathy

    I also have a difficult load...
    
    we, put her buddy on first, get out the carrots and instead of a butt
    line, which she absolutely goes nuts over.  I put two lunge lines on
    either side of her trailer stall and then have my husband hold one side
    out straight and someone hold the other...she walks right down the
    aisle with no problem!!!!!
    
    Good luck
    
    Caryl

Well I found someone to haul the horses with a nice, big slant ride with a low
ramp. Unfortunately training Lily to load the last couple of weeks hasn't been
possible - my trailer needs some work and I just didn't want to risk her hurting
herself in it.

I have a couple of experienced folks who are going to help me. The move is going
to be *next* Saturday - I'll let you all know how it goes.

	Thanks for all of you great suggestions!

	JoAnne

Well - I expected to have a very different story here for you folks but I am
afraid it is pretty boring.

I had the person hauling the horses arrive several hours before my anticipated
departure time - just to make sure I had enough time to wear her down and carry
her on (well my husband and a few other muscular helpers) if necessary.

Well it took all of about 45 seconds to get both of them on the trailer and
headed down the road. I wanted to cry I was so happy.

I decided to use the element of surprise. basically - I waited 'til the rig
arrived and was in position. Then I went out and quickly wrapped their legs and
headed them out to the trailer (fortunately I had help for this). We walked out
of the barn and onto the trailer. Zeus saw that hay bag and he was onboard
immediately. We hooked him in and Lily climbed right in. I really could not
believe it.

I did not deserve for things to go this easily ;-)

    Whew! I know the feeling!
    
    Congrads,
    Sharon