[RC] Impatient horse trailering troubles - Carol Stiles
Jen wrote, "I am new to horse
trailering and I need some advice and/or Tips for trailering my naughty
horse. I have a two horse straight load trailer. I have taken out the
divider to give my horse a little more room since I only have one horse. Lately
whenever I must stop at a stop light or stop for any reason really he will
proceed to kick and paw in the trailer until we resume movement.
"
Jen, I had a friend that had the same problem and
to get her horse used to the trailer she would take load him up on purpose on
days she wasn't going to ride and take him with her while she went to the
grocery store or to have lunch at a restaurant, etc... just to get him used to
being in the trailer. This won't be easy on your trailer, but he will eventually
calm down. Put wraps on his legs so he doesn't hurt them. Give him some
treats, apples, etc... in the trailer so he learns to enjoy his time in there. I
have a 2-horse also and have found my horses seem to be more secure with the
center panel in place because it stabilizes them going around corners. When my
horse was young I actually would load him up just to take him to a lush meadow
and let him graze for awhile, didn't even ride him. This was a special
treat for him and he loves being in the trailer now. As far as your
trailer, as long as it's safe (good floor, etc... ) it's probably
better that you have an old one for now, you don't have to worry about him
denting it. :)
