Traveling to horse shows (and clinics) can cause your horse stress and put him at risk for behavioral issues, gastric upset, and infectious disease.
What does it take to optimize a horse’s immune response and fight off disease?
Safe horse transport depends on proper vehicle maintenance, thoughtful trailer selection, responsible driving, and effective emergency preparedness. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Read about how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats.
Consider these 4 behavior-science-based approaches to help your horse load safely.
Researchers reflect on horse trailer design and long-distance travel as they affect stress in horses.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending.
Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck.
The steps you take to care for your horse both immediately after a competition and once you’re back home are important to his athletic longevity.
Learn to read the vast and varied signs of equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
How long do I need to wait after sedation and injections before hauling my horse back home?
Could motion sickness make a horse reluctant to load and cause him to scramble in the trailer? Find out what the research says.
Many situations horses face lead to chronic stress, which can result in changes in health and behavior.
Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.
Can you see the signs of stress? Equine behavior experts share what to look for in your horse.
New research shows that veterinarians might need to allow several hours between transportation and testing for conditions such as PPID.
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