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Horse Trailering

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.

Horse Trailer Maintenance

There is much more to horse trailer ownership than simply hitching up and driving to shows or trail rides. Routine…

3 months ago


Long-Distance Horse Hauling

Travel for horses has come a long way since pre-1950, when railroad shipping was the main option for covering long…

4 months ago

Electric Pickup Trucks: Can They Haul?

Horse people know the difference between a green prospect and a finished performer, and that’s a great mindset to adopt…

5 months ago

Teach Your Horse to Self-Load in the Trailer

If you’ve owned or been around horses long enough, you’ll no doubt have witnessed the gamut of trailer-loading abilities. From…

7 months ago

How to Back a Horse Trailer

It’s the end of a busy horse show day, and you’re worn out. The horses are loaded, your gear is…

10 months ago

Finding the Right Truck to Tow a Horse Trailer

For many of us, enjoying our horses involves transportation with a truck that can tow a horse trailer. Whether it’s…

1 year ago

Improve Your Gas Mileage While Pulling a Horse Trailer

No matter how much you enjoy riding away from home at shows or on trail rides, you probably cringe at…

1 year ago

Selecting a Horse Trailer to Fit Your Needs

Many of us depend on trainers or friends to haul our horses to competitions, trailheads, or emergency veterinary appointments. That’s…

3 years ago

Convert Your Bumper Pull Horse Trailer Tack Room into DIY Living Quarters

Whether for competition or pleasure, often our horse adventures take us far from home for several days. Hotels can really…

3 years ago

Horse Trailer Accessories for a Smoother Ride

Make transporting your horse easier on everyone with these horse trailer accessories for everything from tire inflation and horse protection…

4 years ago