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Road Ready: Traveling With Horses
by Diane E. Rice | Sep 24, 2022
No one wants to arrive at their destination and realize their horse has gotten sick or injured along the way. Follow these expert tips to ensure your horse’s safety and wellness while traveling.
Read MorePlanning a Long-Distance Move With Your Horse
by Chrissie Schneider, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine Practice), cVMA | Nov 4, 2021
An owner wants to know how to best prepare her senior horse for a move from Florida to Virginia. Dr. Chrissie Schneider offers advice.
Read MoreLights Could Help Reduce Horse Stress During Loading, Trailering
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 3, 2020
Researchers evaluated whether light color (i.e., yellowish-light to bluish-light) and/or luminous flux (the intensity of light energy being emitted) impacted horses’ heart rates and/or behaviors.
Read MoreEquine First-Aid Basics, Part 1
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 14, 2020
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
Read MoreTrailer Safety Checklist
by The Horse Staff | Mar 4, 2020
Print out this handy trailer safety checklist, and keep it in your trailer, tack box, or towing vehicle as a reference for safe horse hauling.
Read MoreThe Long Haul: Traveling Long-Distances With Horses
by Alayne Blickle | Jun 12, 2019
A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.
Read More7 Safety Tips for Shipping Horses
by Erica Larson | Apr 4, 2019
Stay safe when you’re on the road with your horse with these tips for trailering and working around a rig.
Read MoreMotion Sickness, Trailer Loading Troubles, and Your Horse
by Robin Foster, PhD, Cert. Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), Cert. Horse Behavior Consultant (CHBC) | Jan 24, 2019
Could motion sickness make a horse reluctant to load and cause him to scramble in the trailer? Find out what the research says.
Read MoreTravel Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy and Happy
by Edited Press Release | Jun 15, 2018
Remember these helpful tips for a successful road trip with your horse to make it to your destination safe and sound.
Read MoreFeds Address Horse Industry Concerns About CDL Requirements
by American Horse Council | Mar 7, 2018
The American Horse Council requested clarification from the FMCSA regarding commercial driver license regulations.
Read MoreTrailer Safety Check
by Bay Area Equestrian Network | Feb 7, 2018
Trail-riding and horse-camping expert and author Bonnie Davis demonstrates how to perform a safety check on your horse trailer before hitting the road.
Read MoreTow a Horse Trailer Much?
by Diane E. Rice | Feb 28, 2017
Here’s a guide to buying a vehicle to haul your horses.
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