JULY/AUGUST 2024 THE RIDER /19 Trailer Talk With Ryan Kent, owner, RMK Trailer Sales In the trailer business


there are three main material combinations. Aluminum, steel, and a combination of the two.


What is best to suit your needs? All versions have a


place, a purpose, and a budget. I have owned all three and all three have


served me well. A big misconception is


weight. Of course side by side steel is heavier, how- ever in order to make an all aluminum trailer strong enough to carry livestock, the amount of material built into the frame has to be heavy enough to take the weight. So in reality there is very little weight difference


between the two. Salesmen use that as a tactic if that is what they are trying to sell, but in reality many don’t ac- tually own livestock or horses. One thing to watch out


for with trailers is frame and side wall thickness. Price point will tell you what a quality build is, one that will last, and what is lightweight


and possibly dangerous out on the highway . If the trailer is too light, sidewind at 100kmh will blow your trailer around and cause your rig to weave. This is both dangerous for you and your equine riding behind you. Frankly, I wouldn’t want a trailer so light I can’t feel it. I want to know my horses are safe. I want to


know when I point the truck in a direction, it’s going to go that way. Another


factor is


budget. If you want a qual- ity trailer, but don’t have an unlimited budget, a steel or combination steel frame and aluminum skin trailer is a great option. Many of these trailers are quality builds and are built to last 30 years. Maintaining the trailer is the key to this. Proper cleanli- ness and oil undercoating are two very simple con- cepts that take very little time.


I have owned all three


combinations. And all three have served me well. When asking about a trailer, ask how much experience the salesmen selling it has in real time hauling. Ask them how the horse should be ex- pected to load on to the trailer. What are things to watch out for. (Every trailer has something) Be a smart and educated buyer and you will find you don’t need to


spend as much money as you think you do buying a safe and secure trailer. Be- cause in the end, that’s the


main goal. And there are many options available.


OPHC


President’s Message


Hi! I hope everyone en-


joyed a fun Canada Day with family and friends! It's great to kick back and relax on some of those weekends we aren't showing horses! Our June show was a


really hot weekend and I want to send thanks out to everyone who attended and helped out. The Freezies do-


nated by the Hollinshead family and the cold water at the gate courtesy of Entre Manure were huge hits and much appreciated! Our Mid Summer


Classic is coming up July 13 and 14. We are looking for- ward to another action packed weekend. We'll be holding our Showdown classes where you can win


belt buckles. There's also our Parents Leadline on Sat- urday night. The entry for that class is completely free with prizes for our top 12 placings. We'll also be hosting a


fun games night in the barn for all youth. No member- ships are required and we won't be keeping score! Just come on out and have some


fun. Don't forget to grab a hot dog on Saturday night at the exhibitors dinner! It's going to be a busy


weekend with lots going on. Don't forget to take a few moments to look around, relax and enjoy yourself.


See you soon! Liz


Working for the Future of Recreational Horse Canadians!


Together we are a stronger voice! www.crhra.ca


Board Members And Contact Information


President: Mark Dobrindt cowboy1949@live.ca, (905) 380- 9769 Public Relations, Communications


Vice-President: Alex Dobrindt alexdobrindt@outlook.com, (289) 501-4162 Public Relations


Secretary: Chantelle Croteau crhrasecretary2023@gmail.com, (226) 787-8482


Finance - memberships@crhra.ca


Memberships - memberships@crhra.ca Customer Service


DIRECTORS Jack de Wit - cdnhrsman@gmail.com Public Relations


Liz Franks crhraliz@gmail.com Data Sourcing


John Aston johnaston762@yahoo.ca Ambassador for Windsor and Surrounding Area


CRHRA will be closing on Sept 15 2024 after the AGM


Thank you everyone who worked so hard to help save us but sadly another great organization fell victim to an ever changing world.


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