How to Outfit a Horse Trailer

If you own a horse, buying a horse trailer is a smart decision. You never know when an emergency will strike. Having a horse trailer available allows you to move your animals quickly if you need to get them out of harm's way. However, buying a horse trailer is only the beginning. Properly outfitting your horse trailer ensures it is ready to go at a moment's notice.

Things You'll Need

  • Trailer ties
  • Saddle rack
  • Bridle rack
  • Hay bag
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place a quick-release trailer tie at each stall in the horse trailer. Quick-release trailer ties are designed with safety mechanisms that release if the horse panics, helping to prevent serious injury.

    • 2

      Hang a hay bag at each stall in the horse trailer. Hay bags keep horses occupied while the trailer is in motion.

    • 3

      Mount a saddle rack and bridle racks in the front part of the trailer. Stock trailers are designed with a compartment in the front for tack and equipment, while many straight-load and slant-load trailers have a built in dressing room at the front. This built-in dressing room can also be used to hold your saddles, bridles and other tack.