Yup. Here’s the link:
http://aurigafarm.com/photos/Endurance/FortValley.html
Your famous ledge is in there. Photos can be deceiving, however, when there are few reference points – in this case the depth of field necessary to compare the drop-off to something else relevant. But if you study the photo, looking down my pony’s shoulder past my knee and water bottle, you will notice the ledge is truely hanging out there. 
GTD, I checked out your pictures. It was great to see all the beautiful sites, but have to admit (being afraid of heights) that my favorite parts were the nice wide trails and the road back to the stables. Also wanted to add, that I was doing some online searches, and found a great site for anyone interested in getting an inverter. The site is www.donrowe.com. It has a great section of frequently asked questions(quite detailed) for use of inverters.
I have a inverter
I ordered my inverter from here http://http://www.sportsmansguide.com/search/search.asp?r=Page%3A+%2FDefault.asp+KW+Box&s=SEARCH&a=search&k=Inverter
It can be hooked to a battery, or a power pack, which is what I’m using. It ran lights, and a fan all night with plenty left over. Cost for both around $50.
Pennsylvania has a amazing number of equestrian trails in some of the State Forests. The PA Equine council has done a great job working with the DCNR getting the trails opened, marked, and getting designated parking. I purchased the “Ride PA trails, books 1 and 2” by Carolyn Cook. Every trail she designated as a nice trail is just that. Lots of info on best place to park, local vets and farriers, and best route to take to get there as well. Every state should be so lucky!! Now that DD is heading for college, I’m hoping to hit every one of them with my QP. Might take me years 
GTD: Thanks for posting that link. GREAT photos–really brought back some recent memories, LOL. That ledge doesn’t look ANY wider than I remember it…especially seeing as how my head was initially 9 feet up in the air when we started across. It was a little less freaky after I dismounted. But just a LITTLE. :lol:
LawnDart: I am planning to get Cook’s books and want to spend some time on the PA trails…they seem awesome, and a very reasonable distance from here if I go for several days. I have a lot of mules friends in PA and we’ve been talking about organizing a big group ride for a week next year.
LawnDart & Simbalism: Thanks for the links to that inverter info. Really useful.
Welcome! The head of Trails for the PEC are mule people too. Bud and Gwen are good people.
I want to revive this thread, because I found a REALLY nifty thingie or two on our camping trip this weekend. The guy we shared a trailer with had a 25 gallon dump tank–the two wheeled kind that you can pull to the dump station yourself. Only THIS one was kept clean, for dog/horse water. There’s a nifty handle that will hook over the hitch on the truck so you can drive down, fill the tank, and pull it back behind your vehicle. He had a hand pump to get all the water out.
The other water idea I saw was a 50 gallon barrel with a siphon up in the bed of the truck. I think the barrel is the better idea for me, because I can’t manhandle 25 gallons of water.
And, this guy had a little propane barbecue grill (18" x 24"??) that did everything but walk and talk–grill meat, make toast, heat coffee. I gotta have me one of those babes!
Fancy
I use the 50 gal. drum on the back next to the tailgate, fits under the goose nice, and will last 2-3 days for two horses (this includes sponging them off) you do have to periodically do a bleach and flush.
I have the barbecue grill which is very useful, but if you don’t have room for it, just purchase the one burner top that screws onto one of those little green propane tanks they sell at Walmart. Very useful thing. I can stick a pot full of chili on top of one, and its bubbling in a short time
There are so many neat camping things out there anymore. Now if they can just make something that makes my horse sleep thru the night, so I can sleep!
:lol:
Time to revive this thread because I GOT A TRAILER!!! and needed the info contained herein. I also have a question or two of my own.
First, I’m seriously coveting the grid systems from www.theorganizedhorse.com BUT I am reluctant to just let Mr. C’mare loose with his drill hanging the buggers. Any chance I could finagle some way to hang them with super-duper strong magnets?
Has anyone tried or use the Equine Pine pellets instead of cat litter for their port-a-potties? That stuff is so cheap and since I already buy it for my cats, figured I’d check.
I was gonna do a cargo net over the gooseneck opening/above the drop down gate, but have changed my mind to just doing heavy-duty magnetic shower curtain rods. Think that’ll work ok? Pic of the opening: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2196940950015305252UWJzqY
I’m quite fortunate to have the screen door. That was an added “freebie” from the WONDERFUL folks at EquiSpirit 
Thanks!
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http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/search.aspx?HKW=Rust+Converter&B1=Search&UID=20060317105032078312281
Gemplers carries this, its a liquid that you brush on. Worth its weight in gold. Wait till it dries, then spray paint in color of choice. Much easier than Rustoleum
IMHO.
We do our 14 steel stock every couple of years (kept inside Nov-april)it looks great.
Gemplers has a lot of neat products, different colors paints, all kinds of farm stuff.[/QUOTE]
so late on reading this thread… great stuff in here, way more than I"m used to having compared to Cav weekends but this looks like awesome stuff, I have a 1980 trailer and it moved from california to nj and is getting hit pretty hard w/ humidity… might be time for some rust converter! I think I love it!!!
Choco -
If your trailer is steel, you don’t want to drill directly into any frame or sheet metal because any condensation will flow along the screw into the frame. If it’s alum, do not use steel screws into alum.
You CAN, drill into it and use sealant (silicone) and cover the screw.
I use many magnets in my converted DR… but I also have insulated mine and added walls, so I can screw into the wood walls.
I have some Coleman camping items with magnet bases that work well - a fan and a small tent light.
You might want to consider finishing the inside of your DR… insulation, furring strips attached to the steel supports, then 1/2-3/8" plywood screwed to the furring strips. Then, you can hang whatever you want to the plywood. It will make your trailer heavier.
I use regular shavings in my hassock bucket port-o-potty. I also put 1/2 cup of Sweet PDZ in there. TP, hand cleaner hang in a zip lock bag close by. : )
One thing I didn’t see mentioned in the few pages I perused, so I apologize if this was mentioned - a Jiffy Jack, the metal one. I’ve never had to use it on my horse trailer, but did when the tire blew on my toyhauler, it was awesome. I actually keep it in a box in the bed of the truck, so it’s always with us.
If your trailer is steel, you can use magnets for everything, and then you don’t have to screw anything in anywhere.
I buy those little magnetic bowls that are used for nails and screws, etc; they make great bridle hangers.
Just search websites such as Lowe’s, Home Despot, Lee Valley, etc, for magnet, or magnetic.
I also use the super HD magnets - they’re VERY strong.
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Time to revive this thread because I GOT A TRAILER!!! and needed the info contained herein. I also have a question or two of my own.
First, I’m seriously coveting the grid systems from www.theorganizedhorse.com BUT I am reluctant to just let Mr. C’mare loose with his drill hanging the buggers. Any chance I could finagle some way to hang them with super-duper strong magnets?[/QUOTE]
Uuuuuuhhhh - I wouldn’t suggest it. Magnets tend to “migrate” and fall at the most inopportune time. Ask me how I know. :rolleyes: If you are afraid to let hubby and his drill loose in your trailer (smart woman!) just preceed him with a magic marker in your hand and make sure he drills only where you direct. Ask me how I know THAT. :winkgrin::winkgrin:
Has anyone tried or use the Equine Pine pellets instead of cat litter for their port-a-potties? That stuff is so cheap and since I already buy it for my cats, figured I’d check.
I’ve been told potting soil is far superior to anything else. Had a chance to use it on my last ride, and I will agree. It is also cheaper and more nature-friendly/biodegradable.
I was gonna do a cargo net over the gooseneck opening/above the drop down gate, but have changed my mind to just doing heavy-duty magnetic shower curtain rods. Think that’ll work ok? Pic of the opening: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2196940950015305252UWJzqY
A cargo net will do a better job, and is easier to remove/setup.
I now use my collection of magnets just to hold things temporarily while I’m in the trailer. Sadly, they never worked for the permanent jobs.
Best Potty Ever
OK, so I read online about the PETT portable potty and how great it was. So I ordered one from rei.com (I think that is the site) and used it last summer on all my camping trips and LOVE it.
It folds up into the size of a large briefcase, but when set up it is the standard height of a toilet. Then you buy these things called “wag bags” - packets containing one large plastic bag that fits under the rim of the toilet and one disposal bag.
You put the large bag under the rim, go potty, gather it up and then put in whole thing in the smaller ziplock-type bag and then into the trash. The large bag comes with this powder stuff inside that turns the pee and poop into a landfill allowed gel. Plus the bags are biodegradable.
I know it sounds weird but it is easy and neat to use; no porta potty to clean out and easy disposal because the big bags are SO big all you ever touch is the edge. The gel neutralizes the ick. I also read that it is one of the few waste disposal systems allowed in parks that have “leave no trace” policies.
During the day I usually use the restroom at the campground, but do not like the hike to the bathroom in the middle of the nite. Also the bags are somewhat pricey so I try to conserve.
Horse camping is the best!!
My husband and I just have a 2H gooseneck straight load so we fixed up the 4’ dressing room as our living quarters.
One of our best purchases was one of those dollies for saddles and bridles. Load the saddles, put it in the dressing room, and then upon arrival we just roll it into the horse compartment and have the entire dressing room for us.
We also have an LCD TV mounted on a swing arm so we can lay in bed and watch movies, a queen sized regular mattress, a microwave, cabinets and shelving. Also electricity, a/c and heat. And a crank up TV antennae so we can get the weather.
C’mon summer!
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We also have an LCD TV mounted on a swing arm so we can lay in bed and watch movies, a queen sized regular mattress, a microwave, cabinets and shelving. Also electricity, a/c and heat. And a crank up TV antennae so we can get the weather.
C’mon summer![/QUOTE]
so confused with the definition of camping at this point 
Ice I think Rack On is way down south like me. You get up EARLY and ride, then come back about 11ish, let the horses snooze in the worst of the heat…then ride again really late in the afternoon/evening. It’s just Too Hot in the middle of the day.
We aren’t as ‘civilized’ as Rack On…but I most certainly have AC and heat, an awning, and Sirius satellite radio
I so want an awning. :sigh:
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so confused with the definition of camping at this point [/QUOTE]
Hey now, we are roughing it compared to the fancy living quarters trailers I see at all the campgrounds and drool over. I am looking forward to the day of flush toilets and actual showers in my trailer.
Besides, I don’t really go to camp, I go to ride and camping is just a necessary part of it. I wish there were luxury hotels instead of campgrounds, where you could go and ride and then come back to a spa and room service. Maybe there is such a thing but not anywhere close to where I live.
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Ice I think Rack On is way down south like me. You get up EARLY and ride, then come back about 11ish, let the horses snooze in the worst of the heat…then ride again really late in the afternoon/evening. It’s just Too Hot in the middle of the day.
We aren’t as ‘civilized’ as Rack On…but I most certainly have AC and heat, an awning, and Sirius satellite radio :)[/QUOTE]
That is our schedule when the summer is full on. It is HOT and humid.
I don’t have Sirius satellite radio…or an awning.
See, I’m roughing it!
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