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Load Up! Solutions to Trailer Loading Problems

by Karin Apfel Given that, to a horse, entering a small, dark cavity in order to be jostled and bumped about for an unknowable amount of time to arrive at a mysterious destination is an activity that can only inspire

On the Road Again

Are your trailering methods and equipment making your horse sick? Research reveals which practices are best for transporting horses What’s the best way to transport a horse? Research at several universities is attempting to determine how transportation affects equine health.

Trailer Smart

Follow these steps to make sure that everybody arrives alive by Bonnie Marlewski-Porbert I recently wrote a column on loading your horse into a trailer. Later, I received an e-mail from Rick, who made a brilliant point.  Below is a

Meanwhile… back at the trailer

What happens outside the show ring can affect what happens in the show ring. by Kathy Blocksdorf You’ve practiced for weeks. Your horse is bathed, clipped and brushed ‘till he shines. Your riding clothes are clean and ready. You can

Weekend Warrior or Professional Shipper

Things you need to know about trailering horses. by Amy Harris Anyone who hauls horses for a fee in Ontario is considered a commercial operator in the eyes of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and is, therefore, subject to certain

Sleep With Your Horse

Living quarter conversions for horse trailers by Karin Apfel Do you travel to shows or weekend events regularly? Do you want to cut down on those costly hotel bills? Would you like to sleep near your horses to ensure their