Trailering Safely- Do’s and Don’ts 

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When I was a kid and would see a horse trailer on the road I'd make my parents catch up to it so I could see if there were horses inside. I hated it when they were empty. I'm 50 now and still have to catch those trailers for a peek, even though I'm surrounded by horses at home. 💖

Years years ago I saw a big quarter horse go out the window and get stuck half way, it was not pretty. They did get her out using a picnic table and cutting the trailer apart. I am so glad you mentioned that.

All great advance! I really like the tip about continue backing your horse after they are out of the trailer. I am going to add that to my routine.

For about 4 years we’d only trailer once a year to go to fair. Never had an issue in the stock trailer. Last year we were able to buy our own stock trailer so we could start going to public trails. First time in, I tied my mare in, then she panicked and tore the metal tie loop thing off the wall of the trailer (luckily no serious injuries occurred). We’ve been slowly working up to her having trailer confidence again. After getting a fair amount of bad advice from other people, it’s great to hear you say many of the things I’ve figured out on my own during this process. Thank you!

That is the second time I have heard the recommendation of using the bank robber knot for tying the horse in the trailer. Thanks

Great ideas. However, the last time I hauled a horse loose with nothing on him he fell & ended up with a dislocated hip. Now I have a nice line-bred Deck Of Stars stallion that is a pasture ornament. So that particular idea ppl need to be VERY careful with the speed of the drive & how turns are made.

I’ve said it once and I will say it again. You are an awesome teacher. Thanks so much!

I like the trailer. Have seen so many videos of horses having a foot+ drop out the back without the ramp.

Awesome vid mate. In Australia what you did at the end with the horse walking on pass you, we call “self loading” I feel for straight loads its the safest way. Iv seen too many people getting crushed against chest bars by leading on. Keep vids coming you rock

This video blew my mind. I didn’t realize I was doing things incorrectly with my horse! Thank you so much for this video.

We had a horse who tried to follow her owner out the escape door. She got stuck at the shoulder. She was hurt. But fortunately, not badly. The guys busted welds to allow her to back up.

This is awesome. I see people.... experienced horse people! ... doing things wrong all the time! Like tying them first and the doors are wide open and the divider open. I cringe, because I know what can happen! Thank you so much.

I’m so glad you said this cause I haul mine like that.

Great video! The backing up after unloading tip is new to me. From now on, that is what we will do. Thank you Ryan!

As always, great advice. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Thank you Ryan, I find your videos soooo helpful. And your explanations in Lehman terms are so great. Thank you. I sure wish you lived closer to Alberta

Great info. Like your thoroughness with explanations. Thanks.

🤣🤣 mine would certainly bolt outta there..... and I now have a slant load since he put his hooves completely up in the manger when in a straight load trailer. There's no way I could ever haul with my horse loose in the trailer.....

Excellent video Ryan really informative and easy to follow. 💙👏👏

I really needed this.

Many thanks Ryan, fantastic video great tips, especially for us newbies 👍❤️💯 Sage is a gorgeous girl, what a great attitude she has! You must be so proud of her❤️🙏

Great, great step by step video…. Thanks!

Awesome info!! love it !

FABULOUS INFO!!!!!

Great video! I really appreciate your very thorough explanations!

Excellent tips Ryan. Thanks I learn something new from everyone of your videos. Peg Smith

Very informative and well made video!

Thank you for the info. This is good to know

Great tips!

Thanks Ryan, well explained... bravo!

well done! excellent, thank you for Colorado

Yes!! This is the way I prefer to haul my horses as they do not go in trailer very often. 😊

Thank you, some good information I'm a Newby so it helps alot.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Great tips, thank you.

Lots of treats, please! She did very well as a load model!!

Thanks Ryan great Video..good girl Sage!.♡

I like that your trailer has a ramp

Thanks for the tips love the videos

Good points, thanks!

I don't know how to do that but I think I can do it

Sometimes a horse is reluctant to follow a person onto a trailer because it's doesn't want to step on it's owner. It needs to see a space large enough to walk in to. I think it is Always best to train the horse to walk in first. Give it an open space to walk in to.

Ryan, I have a 2-horse slant and would love to see you extend this sort of video to include how to deal with the second horse (as they would have to be tied in as there is no partition, right?) as well as which door you would shut first so the last horse to load wouldn't panic (?) knowing it was getting shut in. Make sense? Anyway, excellent video again!

brilliant insights. im dreading moving donkeys that i have never even put a halter on before :(

Thank you again

Excellent student 😁

Ryan, Great pointers. How about loading two horses? First horse…got it. Understand completely why not to tie a horse until divider closed. But the second horse in a slant load like you used in the video has no divider, only the doors. Being short, have tried to tie from outside standing on wheel-well rim. Not particularly safe. What is your suggestion for tying that second horse with only the doors to keep the horse in?Thank you…

Thank you

Thank you thank you thank you! I have very similar setup and an appaloosa that doesn't like confinement..To know one can work this way ...its kinda how I thought it might be achieved. Plus the other tips..oh God send. Nobody here to coach me u see.

Love sages color so beautiful

I want to have a horse of my own someday

Yeah

Some excellent points here. Yes I have seen a YT video of a horse coming out a window like that and it's incredibly scary. The horse was partway out for a long time, before finally getting all at the way out unhurt (plenty of "helpers" as you can imagine). It was so hard to watch; you forget to breathe. I myself wouldn't leave an inexperienced horse loose in such a large space. Unless the practice ride was pretty short. Yes, horses can usually balance themselves, but it's very hard work actually. Tiring for the muscles. A stall wall or divider gives them something to lean on -- maybe not for long periods at a time, but for rest here and there. It's why longer hauls should include occasional stops (even if the humans don't need to stop), so that the horse can rest. Horses don't need to get out and stretch their legs. They just need some relief from the constant movement. That said, I live in NM and it's not unusual to see two or three saddled horses loose in a stock trailer (tied, but no dividers) going down the highway, and I'm sure they're fine. No doubt experienced ranch horses that aren't being hauled huge long distances.

I have a question for you. Ryan, are all your horses are they the Qarter Horse breed. I watch some of your videos, and it amazing to see how you can help horses owners.

I just got a horse who loads like a dream, but will try to kill you getting out. I have a really big trail ride and parade coming up that I need her for. I just don't know how to get her out, all of my horses are great in trailers except for her. I also don't wanna rush her into something she doesn't want to do, but I also want her to learn.

Look at the kick scars on that door panel! That’s reality.

I tried to find this video on Patreon but couldn’t find it. My question is my 16 year old gelding who I’ve had for 3 years paws constantly in the trailer and one time he was stomping all 4 feet! I removed the slant that holds him in and just let him be loose. It seems to be working. I tie him in with a shirt bungee cord with a break away halter. The bungee has an easy release as well. It this unsafe for him? Should I reintroduce the slant?

I never use the divider if there’s only one horse

I have a similar Hawk 2 horse slant with the divider that is solid at the head. I have been thinking about swapping the solid one for one with bars that the horse can see through. What do you think? Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

What if you don't have a trailer a horse can turn around in?

My new horse doesn't load very well. I think she's had a bad experience with the trailer before and I don't know how to get her in or show her the trailer isn't scary. I've tried to put her food in it to try and have her associate it with good things but it didn't work.

I have the same truck but no horses...yet. How does it pull with two horses?

Me: Never owned a horse. Never will own a horse. Also me: I have to watch this video. 👍😀

Hey Ryan My horse is experienced hauling but is it safe on a long trip ( I’m moving to another State I need to take my dividers) to just tie back the dividers? And let him loose?

When traveling, should windows be down or up?

Exactly if you have a green horse or a green rider I would not recommend the method of them being put in the trailer loose

I have a 2 horse slant, my front stall is storage, but my horse is small, could I “back” her in and let her ride that way?

My 5 month foal never got up in a trailer, and never was in a small place, i need to take her to another location, how can i do this?

Thank you for the video. Why should a horse back out of a trailer? One of my mares turns around and hops out and everyone says it is wrong.

So true, I altered my trailer so I could travel loose

my horse will not travel backwards and prefers traveling forward

This assumes everyone has a $17,000 trailer. How about safety tips for a two-horse straight load?

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Just to let you know Rick Gore is critiquing your video on feed aggression.

Never hail a horse without a halter on….. ever !