No one really enjoys hauling horses from one place to another. There're lots of things that can and do go wrong with the process, ranging from animals who don't want to load to forgotten necessities that make achieving whatever got you on the road in the first place impossible. However, since you can't ride everywhere you want to go, loading up is the answer. Accessories for horse trailers make everything safer and easier - and they're also make it more fun.
The number one thing everyone should have is a trailer jack. These differ from the usual car jack; you don't crank the trailer up off the road but drive it or back it up onto the jack. Once the good wheel (trailers have dual wheels for safety and stability) is in position on the jack, the flat tire will be off the ground and easy to change. You don't even have to unload the horses, and the job can be done in twenty minutes.
Of course, you need all the regular tools, like a screwdriver to pry off the hubcap, a tire iron to loosen the nuts, and a spare tire. In fact, many people carry two spares, especially if they're traveling on rough roads or for long distances. A tool box is indispensable.
This takes us to other cool ways to carry supplies and gear. Traveling with a horse requires tack, grooming implements, first aid supplies, and more. Trailer-door caddies are great for keeping small items ready-to-hand. Similar to the ones you might use in your pantry or closet, they hang on the door and have handy pouches and pockets. Furthermore, you don't have to clamber inside to reach stuff.
A tack room in a trailer is a wonderful thing, but it's prone to chaos. Fortunately, saddle racks, bridle racks, and other hooks help keep things off the floor and everything in its place. Tack trunks are great - and often very decorative - but sometimes you want things out in plain sight or where they can air dry - like wet saddle pads.
A portable mounting block is great for those of us who've kept our enthusiasm but lost our spring. It doubles as steps for the tack room; this makes it possible to get in while having both hands full of gear. It also makes a handy seat for pulling boots on and off, cleaning tack, or just taking a breather.
Since your trailer is a major investment, you'll want it to last for years and still function well and look good. Manufacturers have all sorts of replacement parts. If you want to improve on the original design, there are air vents, window screens, extra-wide mirrors, and other gadgets. Informative videos online can show you how to keep things in good working order.
There are hundreds and hundreds of cool things to use when you and your horses travel, from slow-feed hay nets (or sling mangers that clip in front of the horse after loading) to easy-to-install locks to keep all your cool stuff secure. Peek around at your next event and see what others are using - like water tanks that hold enough to hose a horse down after a workout. In addition, browsing the internet or supply house catalogs is fun and informative.
The number one thing everyone should have is a trailer jack. These differ from the usual car jack; you don't crank the trailer up off the road but drive it or back it up onto the jack. Once the good wheel (trailers have dual wheels for safety and stability) is in position on the jack, the flat tire will be off the ground and easy to change. You don't even have to unload the horses, and the job can be done in twenty minutes.
Of course, you need all the regular tools, like a screwdriver to pry off the hubcap, a tire iron to loosen the nuts, and a spare tire. In fact, many people carry two spares, especially if they're traveling on rough roads or for long distances. A tool box is indispensable.
This takes us to other cool ways to carry supplies and gear. Traveling with a horse requires tack, grooming implements, first aid supplies, and more. Trailer-door caddies are great for keeping small items ready-to-hand. Similar to the ones you might use in your pantry or closet, they hang on the door and have handy pouches and pockets. Furthermore, you don't have to clamber inside to reach stuff.
A tack room in a trailer is a wonderful thing, but it's prone to chaos. Fortunately, saddle racks, bridle racks, and other hooks help keep things off the floor and everything in its place. Tack trunks are great - and often very decorative - but sometimes you want things out in plain sight or where they can air dry - like wet saddle pads.
A portable mounting block is great for those of us who've kept our enthusiasm but lost our spring. It doubles as steps for the tack room; this makes it possible to get in while having both hands full of gear. It also makes a handy seat for pulling boots on and off, cleaning tack, or just taking a breather.
Since your trailer is a major investment, you'll want it to last for years and still function well and look good. Manufacturers have all sorts of replacement parts. If you want to improve on the original design, there are air vents, window screens, extra-wide mirrors, and other gadgets. Informative videos online can show you how to keep things in good working order.
There are hundreds and hundreds of cool things to use when you and your horses travel, from slow-feed hay nets (or sling mangers that clip in front of the horse after loading) to easy-to-install locks to keep all your cool stuff secure. Peek around at your next event and see what others are using - like water tanks that hold enough to hose a horse down after a workout. In addition, browsing the internet or supply house catalogs is fun and informative.
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