Handy Tips for Transporting Hay in a Horse Trailer

You want to keep your animals well-fed and hydrated during transit. But finding fresh hay, wherever you are, can be challenging. That’s why you want to bring along hay to feed your horses. But how do you keep your hay fresh, especially on long-distance trips?

As your local horse trailer experts, we have gathered a few strategies to help you transport hay in your rig. Read on to learn more, and for more information, contact Double B Trailer Sales.

Clean Your Horse Trailer

Before loading hay, clean your horse trailer by sweeping and hosing it out. You want your vehicle to be free of dirt, debris, and manure, so your hay remains fresh for longer.

Inspect the Hay

Next, you want to inspect the hay to ensure you load only clean, fresh, and damage-free supplies. Make sure it isn’t dirty, moist, or moldy. Otherwise, it can make your animals uncomfortable and sick on the road, and the supplies can spoil quickly.

Get the Right Amount of Hay

Another tip to follow when transporting hay with your horse trailer is to get the right amount for your animals. Packing too few supplies will mean you have to look for them at your destination or midway through your trip. On the other hand, too much hay can make your horse trailer too heavy and put unnecessary strain on your towing vehicle.

Wet the Hay

When you are ready to load hay in your trailer, make sure you make it wet. Usually, dry fodder contains dust, which can enter your animal's respiratory tract and make it fall sick. To avoid this, wet the hay before loading it into the trailer. This should ideally be when you are ready to hit the road.

We hope you find these tips handy when transporting hay with your horse trailer. If you need more ideas or are still in the market for a trailer, visit Double B Trailer Sales. We are in Centerville & Hurricane, UT, and proud to serve our patrons from Salt Lake City and St. George—so stop by today.