We know your horse is a big investment, both financially and emotionally. That is why we have prepared this section specifically on trailering horses.
Transporting a horse by trailer is more than simply getting the horse into the trailer and going. You need to ensure the horse’s safety and comfort. Plan your trip and route in advance so that you take the smoothest roads in the least amount of traffic.
Experts recommend driving as if there were a full cup of hot coffee on the dashboard of the tow vehicle. That means making smooth take-offs, stops and cornering so you don’t throw the horse off balance.
Also, invest in one or more books about horse trailering. They give good
advice and tips to ensure successful trips. Among the titles: The Complete
Guide to Buying, Maintaining and Servicing a Horse Trailer by Neva Kittrel
Scheve and Thomas G. Scheve; Hawkings Guide 1995: Horse Trailering on the
Road; and Trailering Your Horse: A Visual Guide to Safe Training and Traveling
by Cherry Hill.