Horse Articles - 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.