Load ???Em Up

Go to a horse show on any given weekend and you’re bound to see it at least once: a frustrated owner and a distraught horse at odds over loading into a trailer. Proper loading is not just about convenience; it’s also about safety.

Trailer loading doesn’t have to be a terrifying or potentially dangerous ordeal for you or your horse. The key lies in thoroughly preparing the horse before you ever approach the trailer, and this is where many owners make mistakes. You can’t expect a horse to load if he doesn’t understand basic ground lessons.

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11 years ago

Cynthia McFarland

Cynthia McFarland is an Ocala, Fla.-based freelance writer, horse owner and avid trail rider. The author of nine books, her latest is The Horseman’s Guide to Tack and Equipment.

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