Trailering a horse is the only way to get him from point A to point B for moving to a new barn or for attending a horse show, competition, trail ride, or other equine event. Horse Illustrated's articles cover how to trailer train your horse, what to look for in one when you're in the market to purchase, how to maintain your equipment (including the towing vehicle), how to plan your excursions away from home, keeping your horse healthy for the ride, towing capacities, how to hitch up, seasonal differences for traveling, hiring a transportation company if you need, and so much more.
Conserve gas when trailering your horse
May 16, 2011
Crude oil prices continue to remain over $100 a barrel in 2011, with resulting gasoline prices reaching $4 per gallon. It will be more important than ever to conserve energy and save fuel costs. You can improve your fuel economy – as well as your safety and the safety of...
Trailer safety: Carry two spare tires when traveling with your horse
April 11, 2011
The side of the road is a dangerous place to be, especially when you have horses onboard. As a conscientious horse owner, you should try to minimize that time. One way to do that, according to Bill Riss, managing member of USRider, a roadside assistance plan designed with horse owners...
Trailer Safety: Check Your Tires
November 24, 2010
Studies show that the leading factor in roadside breakdowns is tires. Additionally, as temperatures cool across the country, tire pressures will decrease. Given these facts, USRider reminds equestrians and others who travel with horses to perform periodic air pressure checks on both their vehicle and trailer tires. “As the weather...
On Board with Clinton Anderson at WEG
October 3, 2010
You might say the road to the World Equestrian Games begins with trailer loading. After all, if you can’t get a horse on a trailer, it won’t be very easy to get to the numerous competitions needed to qualify to be the best of the best. At the Clinician’s Corral...
Riding in Comfort: 10 Tips to Haul Your Horse First Class
August 18, 2010
Whoa! Wait a minute. Too often we’re in such a hurry to head down the road that we don’t stop to think how a trailering trip can cause both stress and injury to our horses if we aren’t careful. Whether you’re off for a long haul or just a trip...
USRider Offers State-by-State Equine Transportation Info
December 22, 2009
Next spring you plan to take your horse to a big event several hundred miles away. To reach your destination, you may travel through states you’ve never before visited. Since equine transportation regulations vary from state to state, how will you know if you are in compliance each time you cross...
Transporting horses safely in hot weather
August 29, 2009
Hot weather can pose serious health problems for animals both two-legged and four-legged, including dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, encourages horse owners to take steps to prevent these ailments when traveling with horses. “In addition to providing a reliable and...
USRider Encourages Use of Pre-Trip Checklist when Trailering Horses
August 12, 2009
After several years of analyzing accidents involving horse trailers, USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, has developed a checklist to help equestrians avoid accidents on the road. “We believe you can never over-prepare for a trailering trip with your horse,” said Mark Cole, managing member...
ClubEquestrian Introduces Ride Share Program
April 8, 2009
Are you eager to compete with your horse this season, but have no way to transport him to shows? Do you have an extra space on your trailer? Or do you just want to save money this season by splitting the cost of gas? The United States Equestrian Federation’s ClubEquestrian...
Train Your Horse to Unload from the Trailer Safely
February 22, 2007
Horses rest in the trailer after arriving at their destination. Teaching your horse to unload carefully will make all of your travels safer and easier. Photo: Bugeater/flickr.com. Many people think that once they’ve taught their horses to load, their trailering worries are over. Unfortunately, they’re wrong. Unloading is as...
