Trailer axles have a lot riding on them–take good care of this crucial element of your rig. One of the more debilitating disablements for a horse trailer is axle failure. In addition to putting you and your horse at great danger on the side of the highway, axle failure presents an on-the-scene repair challenge.

“In most cases of axle failure, it will be necessary for you or your motor plan to locate emergency stabling for your horses, as well as alternative transportation to the stabling facility,” said Mark Cole, managing member of USRider, a roadside assistance plan designed for horse owners. “This will require you to unload and reload your horses in an undesirable area