Accessories For Horse Trailers Make Hauling Safer And Easier

Hauling horses is a necessary evil. There are lots of things to do and places to go where you can't use literal horsepower to get there. Loading and transporting horses is never 100% safe and can be traumatic for both owners and horses. However, the many, many accessories for horse trailers make the process safer and a whole lot more fun.

First of all, you'll want to make sure you get where you're going. A trailer jack is one of the best inventions ever. If you have a flat tire, all you have to do is put the specialized jack in front of the good wheel (trailers have dual wheels for stability and safety) and drive or back onto the device, which lifts the flat off the ground. It's then easy; the job takes only twenty minutes or so to complete.

Of course, you'll need necessary tools, like a screwdriver to pry off the hubcap, a tire iron, and a spare. Having two spares is a good idea if you plan to travel over rough roads or go far. A tool box either mounted on or in the trailer or in the towing vehicle is a must.

This takes us to other cool ways to carry supplies and gear. Traveling with a horse requires tack, grooming implements, first aid supplies, and more. Trailer-door caddies are great for keeping small items ready-to-hand. Similar to the ones you might use in your pantry or closet, they hang on the door and have handy pouches and pockets. Furthermore, you don't have to clamber inside to reach stuff.

A tack room in a trailer is a wonderful thing, but it's prone to chaos. Fortunately, saddle racks, bridle racks, and other hooks help keep things off the floor and everything in its place. Tack trunks are great - and often very decorative - but sometimes you want things out in plain sight or where they can air dry - like wet saddle pads.

A portable mounting block is great for those of us who've kept our enthusiasm but lost our spring. It doubles as steps for the tack room; this makes it possible to get in while having both hands full of gear. It also makes a handy seat for pulling boots on and off, cleaning tack, or just taking a breather.

A trailer may be a lifetime investment. It's nice to know that manufacturers make replacement parts, like window gaskets, handles and pulls, non-slip mats, stall and bar pads, and air vents. There are great how-to videos that help people select, use, and maintain horse trailers; these can show you how to repair damage and even improve on original design.

There are literally hundreds of things that can make traveling with your horses easier, safer, and more fun. From slow-feed hay nets that cut down on the amount of hay you need to water tanks that make it possible to hose your horse off after exercise, there may be more things out there than you know. There are also locks to keep the great stuff you have secure in your trailer tack room.