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Preparing Your Horse Trailer for Long-Distance Traveling

Dec. 21 2022 Ownership Tips By Double B Trailer Sales

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Double B Trailer Sales is your local trailer dealer in Utah. We understand that embarking on long-distance trips with your horse trailer requires proper planning and execution to make the experience less stressful for you and your animals. That’s why our experts have gathered a few tips to help you prepare for your outing. Read on to learn more, and for more information, visit our dealership for a friendly chat with our team.

Gather Documents

You should gather all the necessary documents before traveling with your horse trailer. Although the rules can differ from state to state, you will still need to carry a health certificate for your animals and the latest brand inspection report. You also want to get the right vaccines for your horses and get them physically examined by your vet.

Plan Your Route

Next, you want to plan your route to ensure your horses are comfortable during transit and when arriving at your destination. Planning also allows you to identify shorter courses and avoid roads with plenty of traffic and obstacles. This also helps you plan breaks so your animals can rest and enjoy fresh food and water.

Reduce Stress

To make your long-distance travels stress-free for your animals, make sure that you:

  • Offer them food and plenty of water throughout the journey.
  • Monitor their vital stats and identify signs of stress or any other illnesses.
  • Apply shipping boots to support their legs and prevent them from swelling up.

Maintain Your Trailer

More importantly, you want to service your trailer before hitting the road. A well-maintained rig will create fewer problems during transit and make it easier for you and your animals to arrive at your destination safely and comfortably.

We hope these long-distance travel tips help prepare you for your upcoming trip. If you need more advice or want to upgrade your horse trailer to the latest model before your next outing, visit Double B Trailer Sales. We have a fine selection of trailers from various premium brands, and we can help you select the perfect model. We are in Centerville & Hurricane, UT, and proud to serve our friends from Salt Lake City & St. George—so reach out today.