Trailer-Loading Trouble
…been taught to do. The horse may be afraid, willful, untrained, or absolutely terrified from a prior trailering experience. The handler will often try to overcome the horse’s objections with…
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Countdown to Winter
…plows don’t accidently hit anything. Winter Travel Winter in many places means a hiatus from horse events and, therefore, little need for routine trailering. However, in case of an emergency,…
Horse Leg Wrapping 101
…stiff/old tendons, ligaments, or fetlocks; control acute-injury swelling and movement; and to protect his legs while trailering hauling. Improperly applied wraps can do a lot of damage. The blood supply…
Nine Myths About Equine Rescues Debunked
…run: $5,178 for insurance, $1,968 for postage, $33,061 for veterinary care, $1,900 for burial expenses for deceased horses, $10,830 for gas or mileage reimbursements for trailering horses, $6,875 for training…
Hitch Up to Peace of Mind
June 15, 2012–If you’ll permit me one more trailering post before we move on to greener pastures, so to speak, I have to relate a story I heard while sharing…
Your Horse May Be Living With An Ulcer
…bit.? The list of situations in which a horse could experience stress can go on and on, but here are some common scenarios associated with catecholamine responses: Trailering Showing Intense…
Winter Driving Tips for Owners
…with headlights on anytime when trailering Horses, regardless of weather, because of increased visibility afforded by using headlights. Also during inclement weather, be sure to increase distance between vehicles to…
Horse & Rider Magazine 2009 Articles Index
…Dec., pg. 6 Trailers, Trailering “How to Haul an Ill or Injured Horse,” YHYL, Jan., pg. 22 “To Do This Month: Tune Up Your Trailer,” YHYL, Mar., pg. 24 “Trauma-Free…
Question Dewormer Safety
…nutraceutical may be reasonable to help guard against inflammation/irritation, but we don’t think it’s likely to actually help the problem per se. Trailering Problem I own an 18-year-old Missouri Foxtrotter…
Know Your Horse, Know Your Self
…because they’re confrontational,” Yvonne continues. “They’ll argue about getting in the trailer. When you’re trailering an aloof horse, he’s not even going to look at the trailer. So how are…