Horse Trailer Maintenance and Trailering Safety
Horse owners will usually find it necessary at some point in time to trailer their horses. Trailering may be necessary at time of purchase, for horse shows, trail riding, or a medical emergency. Whatever the need, it is important to be prepared and knowledgeable about trailering safety. Poor preparation of the horse, trailer or towing vehicle can turn a pleasurable outing into a horse owners nightmare. Poor truck and trailer maintenance can result in traffic accidents or breakdowns such as: a lat tire(s); a broken axle, spindle or spring; and motor failure. In more extreme cases, broken welds can cause a used horse trailers to become detached from the towing vehicle. Perhaps the most serious problem that can result from improper trailer upkeep is having a horse fall through rotted floor boards; especially during travel.
