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Choosing Accessories For Horse Trailers

  • vendredi 15 août 2014
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  • By Linda Ruiz


    Hauling horses is a necessary evil. There are lots of things to do and places to go where you can't use literal horsepower to get there. Loading and transporting horses is never 100% safe and can be traumatic for both owners and horses. However, the many, many accessories for horse trailers make the process safer and a whole lot more fun.

    First of all, you'll want to make sure you get where you're going. A trailer jack is one of the best inventions ever. If you have a flat tire, all you have to do is put the specialized jack in front of the good wheel (trailers have dual wheels for stability and safety) and drive or back onto the device, which lifts the flat off the ground. It's then easy; the job takes only twenty minutes or so to complete.

    Of course, you need all the regular tools, like a screwdriver to pry off the hubcap, a tire iron to loosen the nuts, and a spare tire. In fact, many people carry two spares, especially if they're traveling on rough roads or for long distances. A tool box is indispensable.

    Many accessories have been designed to keep the tack room organized. A trailer-door caddie - similar to ones used in closets or pantries at home - is great for small things you want to keep accessible. Handy pockets and pouches hold bandages, grooming implements, liniments and shampoos, and more. It hangs on the door, which means you won't have to climb up into the tack room to get what you need.

    Racks for saddles and bridles keep your tack off the floor. Tack trunks can be secured during travel, but there are also mounted cabinets, shelves, and bins made especially for horse gear. These days, you can even have a water tank that lets you hose your horses down after exercise. Slow-feed hay nets keep horses occupied and happy.

    Another must-have for those of us who have lost none of our enthusiasm but some of our spring is a mounting block which can double as a set of steps for easy access to the tack room. If you think this is simply a frill, try getting climbing in while carrying a saddle, bridle, and helmet. They also make handy seats if you want to pull off your boots, clean your tack, or just rest a while.

    A trailer may be a lifetime investment. It's nice to know that manufacturers make replacement parts, like window gaskets, handles and pulls, non-slip mats, stall and bar pads, and air vents. There are great how-to videos that help people select, use, and maintain horse trailers; these can show you how to repair damage and even improve on original design.

    There are literally hundreds of things that can make traveling with your horses easier, safer, and more fun. From slow-feed hay nets that cut down on the amount of hay you need to water tanks that make it possible to hose your horse off after exercise, there may be more things out there than you know. There are also locks to keep the great stuff you have secure in your trailer tack room.




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