Hauling Your Horse

When it’s time to hit the road with your horse for a show, a haul to a trail ride, or even an emergency, take the time and prepare you, your horse and truck/trailer for when you do have to haul. We’ve put together a reference of items you may need during traveling or an emergency.

For your horse while in the trailer:

• Halter with lead
  
• Leg wraps or shipping boots
  
• Head bumper
  
• Sheet or blanket (depending on the time of year)

For your trailer:

• Hay bags
  
• Bale of hay
  
• 5-20 gallons of water (enough to give your horse for drinking, sponging if it should become overheated, or washing out wounds if it gets injured)
  
• Broom, shovel and manure fork
  
• Muck bucket
  
• Buckets (For drinking water and/or for sponging)
  
• Sponges
  
• Fly Spray
  
• Bedding
  
• Extra halters and leads
  
• Equine First Aid Kit
  
• Grooming items (i.e., hoof pick, currycomb, dandy brush, body brush)
  
• Trailer Maintenance Items
  
• Spare tire, jack, tire iron, bulbs, fuses
  
• Fire extinguisher
  
• Tape–Electrical and Duct
  
• Emergency Flares/Triangles/Cones
  
• Knife and/or scissors
  
• Lubricant such as WD-40
  
• Flashlight with extra batteries
  
• Winter Items
  
• Sand and/or salt
  
• Extra horse blankets
  
• Matches, lighters and/or candles
  
• Tire chains
  

For the Truck/Tow vehicle:

• Proper paperwork
  
• Registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle and trailer
  
• Negative Coggins Test and/or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
  
• Emergency directions and phone numbers in case of an accident
  
• Vehicle Maintenance Items
  
• Spare Tire, Jack and Tire Iron
  
• Tool Kit or extra set of tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
  
• Tow chain
  
• Spare fuses, belts and hoses
  
• Mechanic gloves
  
• Air compressor (portable)
  
• Jumper cables
  
• Extra cash/Credit Cards
  
• Atlas or GPS unit
  
• First Aid Kit
  
• Cell phone
  
• Winter–Human blankets
  

Please note: These items are for reference only. You may need additional items to suit your travel needs. You should always check your truck and trailer prior to departure for proper hook-up and any mechanical issues. If you have any questions, please contact your local horse professional or your veterinarian.