Horses

There are more horses in the United States today than at any other time in history, including prior to the invention of the internal combustion engine. The vast majority of horses are transported...

If you are a horse owner, you are undoubtedly familiar with the term “horse poor.” Any extra income likely covers feeding, housing and vetting our equine friends. Many of these costs are...

Shopping for a pre-owned horse trailer involves more than picking the right color. If you've decided it's time to start checking out the used trailer market, take the time to find the trailer that...

Training a horse to load on a trailer can be a big challenge, but helping a horse overcome a fear of horse trailers can be even harder. If your horse has been through a trailer wreck or similar...

The wood floor on a horse trailer can take a lot of punishment yet last a long time if cared for properly. Places where the wood touches bolts, metal panels or flanges can trap moisture and rot...

Buying a finished living quarters horse trailer isn't always a financially feasible option. If you have the technical skills to do the work yourself, you can make a plan to build your own living...

Buying a horse trailer with finished living quarters can be expensive. Finishing your own living quarters requires a little know-how and some hard work, but is a great way to save some money.

Horse trailers in poor condition can cause road accidents or injure your horses. Horses can fall through the floors of an ill-maintained trailer, or the trailer can become unhitched while on the...

Trailer loading can be a challenge for any horse owner, but when you are dealing with a claustrophobic horse, the challenges can be even greater. Many horses are naturally afraid of closed-in...

Trailer loading can be a real challenge for any horse owner, and if the horse in question has had a bad experience in a trailer the task can be even more difficult. The key to successful trailer...

If you own a horse, chances are you will need to move your four-legged companion to a new location at some point. Whether you are traveling to a horse show or heading out on the trails, it is...

It's a common scenario: You want to take your horse to the park for a trail ride, but he refuses to get in the trailer. If you can't get him to cooperate, your plans will be ruined, and if you are...

It's time to leave for the horse show--and your horse has decided NOT to get on the trailer. You've tried everything you know to try--and your horse gets more determined NOT to get on with every...

Every horse should know how to load in to a horse trailer. There are many different ways to teach your horse to load, and different people and different trailers may require different methods....

Safely traillering your horse for long distances

Unloading and loading horses into a trailer can be dangerous if the horse gets scared or tangled. Trailer a horse safely by keeping it calm and avoiding danger with tips from an equestrian coach...

Ever have one of those days where you just can't get your horse to load in the trailer ? Well come on and lets have some more fun.

Buying horse trailers can be stressful and complicated, But knowing where to start can be helpful.

Loading a horse with behavioral issues or lack of training can be dangerous and time-consuming.

For horse lovers and owners everywhere, there is nothing quite as frustrating as having a horse not load into a trailer. Horses, as a general rule, are claustrophobic and do not see depth well....

Altho very rewarding, owning horses is a very expensive sport. But you can still have fun competing at horse shows while saving money....

There are many ways to load a horse into a trailer, some ways are better than others. By that I mean, you can get the horse on the trailer, but how you do it will determine how difficult it will...

Whenever you take your horse anywhere in a horse trailer, hang a hay net in the trailer so he has something to munch on during the ride. This keeps his mind busy and happy, so he is less likely to...

As a horse owner, preparing for an emergency evacuation should be a part of your barn management strategy. There are several reasons you might need to evacuate your horses, including hurricanes,...

Anyone who owns a horse will need to trailer the horse somewhere at some point in the horse’s life. For horse shows, trail rides or emergency evacuations, a horse must be able to load...

Trailering horses is a big task. You've got to make sure that your truck is able to pull the trailer safely and that it is in proper working condition. A thorough inspection of the horse trailer...

It is usually fairly easy to load a horse from a trailer because you're walking the horse forward, but unloading a horse is often more difficult. Although a horse can see better behind him than he...

Trailering horses is by far one of the most dangerous, most difficult and most challenging experiences for the horse handler. Unfortunately, most horses have had a bad trailering experience, or...

Going to a horse show is one of the most exciting events in a rider's life, but preparation is the key to making the experience as smooth as possible. Unless the horse show is held at your own...

Some horses load easily, while other lock their legs and resist entering the trailer with every ounce of energy they can muster. Since accidents can happen while loading a reluctant horse, it's...

There are many factors that can lead to difficulties when trailering a horse. The following article will discuss steps that you can take to train your horse to enter a trailer safely and...

Most equine owners have horse trailers so that they can transport their animals in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, some horses don't like to be trailered, and other complications can arise as...

Feeding your horse while traveling is not as easy as it may seem. Horses have a delicate digestive system and need to be monitored to keep them safe and healthy. Learn how to feed a horse in a...

“Have horse, will travel” used to simply mean saddling up and hitting the trail. Nowadays, traveling with a horse isn’t quite so simple. There is some planning and preparation involved. So before...

Horses naturally do not like to go into small dark areas, so to load into a horse trailer is going against their natural instinct. Unfortunately, not everyone is good at teaching horses to load...

Loading a horse onto a trailer can be tricky and you do not want to scare them from the beginning. Horses do not like going into small, dark areas. Teaching your equine to load onto a trailer is...

Preparing for a horse show can be a nerve-wracking experience--there's so much to remember. Give yourself a break and start early by following these few simple steps. You'll find you have more...

With a few hours, a few good tools and a strong friend to help, you can dismantle a horse trailer without too many problems. You'll need a sturdy ladder, torch, screwdrivers or an electric screw...

Training a horse to do anything takes time and patience. Although this may seem like a small feat properly training a horse to load into a trailer with ease, and without panicking or jumping, will...

Transporting a barrel racing horse is a bit more challenging that transporting regular horses. For one, barrel horses can be very expensive in both price and potential earnings. Learn how to...

Many people take great care of their vehicles, but don't keep up the maintenance on their horse trailers. Cleaning a horse trailer not only keeps it looking good but can help the trailer last for...

As a responsible horse owner you must plan ahead and be prepared for things like natural disasters and emergency situations. Flooding is not something that can be easily prepared for and can come...

Whether under normal circumstances or in an emergency, bringing your horse to the vet can be stressful for both you and your horse. If you have the opportunity, do a little advance preparation to...

Learning to trailer your horse safely is important for when you're attending shows or going on trail rides.

Horses - and handlers - are often injured loading or unloading a trailer. Here's how to do it correctly.