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Be prepared! Look over State Equine Information and Canadian Import/Export Regulations. Download Emergency Responder and Limited Power of Attorney Forms. 

 

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Have you been involved in a trailer accident? If so, please download and complete our Trailer Accident Survey. 

 

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Through a special arrangement with two undisputed experts on equine travel - Neva Kittrell Scheve and James Hamilton, DVM - we have created this area for the safety of you and your Horses.

Neva is the author of The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailer and Hawkins Guide: Horse Trailering on the Road. She and James Hamilton, DVM co-authored Hawkins Guide: Equine Emergencies on the Road.

 

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Winter-Driving Tips

By EquiSearch

During inclement weather, double the normal distance between vehicles to allow more stopping room. | Photo by Heidi Melocco.   Winter is coming. For some of us, winter is... Read more »

Winter Prep

11/14/2018

One minute we were worried about fly spray and scorching heat. Then we blinked and it was late fall. How a season that comes every year still manages to sneak up on horse owners is a mystery, but more... Read more »

The Pros and Cons of Straight Load vs Slant Load Trailers

By EquiSearch

Credit: Thinkstock   Straight load vs slant load trailers: The debate continues. However, the one factor that everyone will agree on is that horse safety comes first. It is a given that... Read more »

29 Essential Trailer Tips

By Jessica Jahiel, PHD

Trail riding, by its very nature, means you’re on the go. You regularly hit local trails, but now you’re ready for a trailer of your own for the freedom to travel to scenic trails near and... Read more »

The Essentials of Parasite Control

By Laurie Bonner

Dewormers rank near the top of horse care advancements of the last 50 years, and horses are living longer, healthier lives because of them. Yet, paradoxically, because serious colics and other... Read more »

When To Use Shipping Wraps

By Equus

The trailer is hooked up, the hay nets hung and the gas tank is full. All that’s left is to wrap your horse’s legs before loading him up and hitting the road.   But maybe not.... Read more »

Trailer Spruce-Up Tips

By EquiSearch

Here are five cheap-and-easy ideas to spruce up your horse trailer to keep it in working condition, make it comfortable for your horse, and retain its resale value. Read more »

The Toll Travel Takes On Horses

By Christine Barakat

A horse isn’t simply standing in a trailer during the trip back to the barn; he’s making constant adjustments to maintain his balance through every curve and acceleration. Read more »

Biosecurity for Horse Owners Away and at Home

By Nancy S Loving DVM

Credit: Amy Dragoo   You know how you feel when you are in a close space with someone coughing and sneezing nearby? Do you ever wonder to yourself why that person didn’t just stay... Read more »

10 Tips for Hot Trips

By Barb Crabbe, DVM

Planning a summer trip that involves a long haul? Learn what it takes to keep your horse safe on the road when temperatures soar. Read more »