Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
Keeping your horse trailer well maintained and regularly checked is essential for the safety of you, your horse and other road users. An inspection of your trailer need only take a few minutes and will give you peace of mind for the journey. You should make this kind of inspection every time you use the trailer.
Horse trailers typically only have two types of tanks --- though not all horse trailers have one or any of them. Water tanks are typically installed in the tack room and fastened to the wall, but may be found on the outside of the trailer if installed after-market or on a horse trailer that does not have a tack compartment. Propane tanks on a trailer with living quarters are usually installed on the front of the unit, underneath the gooseneck portion of the trailer. The height of these tanks will depend on the manufacturer. There are a few problems these…
Because of the extra weight involved in pulling horses, horse trailers need to use special tires capable of handling the task. While different people have different opinions on which brand of horse trailer tires are the best, there are some factors that can help you to decide which tires would be the best for your particular needs.
Depreciation is an accounting concept that businesses use to spread the cost of a piece of property over a period of time. The purpose is to allow businesses to take an annual deduction for the wear and tear of an asset. The Internal Revenue Service offers guidelines on what can be depreciated, as well as the methodologies and estimated lives. A horse trailer can be depreciated for federal income tax purposes if it is used in an income-producing activity. It is important to note that a horse trailer used for personal activities cannot be depreciated on a federal income tax…
Torsion axles offer more cushioning for your horses as they travel in a trailer than leaf-spring axles. In addition, these axles rarely need maintenance after installation, making them cost-effective and efficient. They also provide a shock-free ride that is quiet and practical, and they can offer a gain in load-carrying capacity as well. Installing a torsion axle on your horse trailer is a moderately easy process, but axles are relatively heavy so you may need a friend to assist you in the process.
The nature of horse racing and equine eventing in general means a horse must be transported regularly. It is essential that any horse trailer has the appropriate padding. Otherwise, horses are liable to damage or break joints as the trailer bumps along the road. The most important places to have padding in the trailer are on the sides and the on floor. For a very little expenditure and effort you will have peace of mind that your horse is safe in the trailer as you drive.
A horse trailer is a portable trailer with wheels. It is used to transport horses from one place to another. Horse trailers come in many different designs, and you can even design your own. Doing so ensures that you will get exactly what you need.
The modern equestrian typically finds that traveling with a horse requires good timing, expert planning and practiced organizational skills to get where they are going without mishap and without forgetting anything. Having a checklist on hand when loading your trailer's dressing room or tack room prevents you from leaving necessities behind. When you have to use your trailer's tack room as a dressing and undressing room, it requires even better organizing to keep everything in its place and right at your fingertips.
While many horse trailers boast all the comforts of the snazziest RV, any trailer can benefit from a convenient pull-out awning for outdoor living. Such an amenity can expand your leisure space, provide shelter from the sun or sudden downpours and generally make your trailer look more homey and inviting. A horse trailer awning, however, without proper utilization and care, can also become a dangerous eyesore that can cost far more than the original investment. An understanding of the possible pitfalls, and their solutions, involved with installing and maintaining an awning is highly recommended.
Horses hauled in a horse trailer must be tied securely. The arrangement must also allow the horse to be untied quickly in emergency situations even if the animal is pulling back on the lead rope. This requires either a quick release snap assembly or a quick release knot connecting the lead rope to the trailer.
Wiring a horse trailer or RV is not as difficult as it seems once you understand two things: there are only three basic circuits, and each circuit must have its own wire. The three-circuit system consists of taillights, left turn and brake light, and right turn and brake light. You can wire your vehicle in less than an hour.
At some point in every horse's life, he will have to take a road trip. Loading him into a trailer shouldn't be difficult, but many horses are intimidated by the process. A confident handler can help ease even the reluctant travelers into the trailer to make the journey a pleasant one.
Buying a used horse trailer can be nerve-racking but rewarding because of the potential benefits and the potential problems of previously owned vehicles. But buying used is often worth your time because it can save you a lot of money over buying a new horse trailer, and many used trailers are as good as new.
