Installation Instructions

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Parts List
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Optional Horse Walker Drag Installation
The Optional Horse walker Drag will help maintain a stable and uniform base-surface inside the Horse Walker
Ring. This can help prevent injury from uneven, low and/or slippery areas due to accumulation of rain water
and runo󰀨, and will smooth, distribute and level berming along the panels. Regular use of the drag will ensure
the best conditions for equine safety, well-being and peak performance.
The Horse Walker Drag is designed to operate in either direction within the walker ring. Proper installation
will allow for relatively quick base-surface touch-ups with regular use. The directional-X design of the drag
provides the ability to distribute material where it is most needed.
1. Determine Location
After completing the assembly of the walker and round pen, choose a hanging panel
that will be used for the drag. This will be the panel the drag will always attach to.
Components will remain on the panel for easy attachment of the drag.
Locate the HW Drag Chain Plate, Flat Backing plate, three (3) bolts and nuts.
These will attach to the bottom of the selected panel, 3 squares in from the outer
edge. Attach with bolts and nuts (See Fig.1).
Insert one (1) Spring Clip through the last link of a length of Chain and
clip to the plate. Move the remainder of the chain to the edge of the panel.
Repeat for other plate.
2. Attach Drag
Place the Drag in the center of the Horse Walker ring. Study the picture below and notice the directional-X design of the Drag.
The long “X” end of the Drag pulls the base material in from the edge. The short “X” end spreads and levels the base material.
If the base material has built-up along the outer panels, locate the Drag with the long “X” end facing out (See Fig.2).
If the base material has deposited along the inner panels, turn the Drag around so the long “X” faces in. This feature allows
pulling the base material back into the center with even distribution.
When attaching the Chain to the Drag,
allow just enough length in the Chain for the
leading edge of the Drag to align with the
panel. Insert a Spring Clip through a link and
clip to the inner-side, center eyelet. Then,
on the outer Chain, add an additional 6-8
links of slack so the Drag will pull at a slight
angle. This slight angle will help stabilize the
Drag, and allow dragging in either direction.
Then insert a Spring Clip through a link
and clip to the outer-side, center eyelet.
Again, study the diagram for clarity.
CAUTION:
• Do not enter the walker while Drag is in operation.
• Be sure gates are closed while using the Drag.
• Do not stand on the Drag during operation.
• Do not allow anyone to ride on the Drag.
• Do not use the Drag with horses in the walker.
• Unclip and remove the Drag and Chains from the
walker ring immediately after use.
• Remove the accumulations of grass, rocks or other
debris after dragging to prevent tripping hazards.
HW Drag Chain Plate &
Backing Plate Assembly
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3 SQUARES
Fig.1
SPRING CLIP
Fig.2
Short “X” End
Long “X” End
Allow 6 - 8
Extra Links
of Slack on
Outer Chain
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Center Eyelet
HWDRAGOB (1ea.)
Horse Walker Drag
C100.96 (2ea.)
" Chain 96 Links
FB061.00ZPG5 (6ea.)
" x 1" Bolt
FN06ASLN (6ea.)
" Fastener Nut
FM06SC (4ea.)
" Spring Clip
HWDC-P (2ea.)
HW Drag Chain Plate
FS031.25011.5-P (2ea.)
Flat Backing Plate