Safest thing for my horse?

Question

I am bringing my horse to a show this weekend and the conditions in my area aren't too good (snowy, sorta rainy, cold). What are the safest things for me to keep in mind while at this show and trailering?

Answer 1

Remember that no matter how cold you think it is your horse must have some kind of ventilation in the trailer. They fill with exhaust fumes and can be dangerous when sealed. Put on a blanket and open a rear window so the wind win't blow staight over him.

Answer 2

Don't go. A show isn't worth risking the life of your friend. Drive around and see if there are many cars stranded in the side of the roads. Trailers are even worse on snowy, icy roads.
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The horses from this wreck, one lived and one died. The one that died had a broken leg, and severe brain damage so they eutanized it. The other horse had to be sedated before he would get in another trailer to get home.
If you do trailer, make sure your horse has a warm blanket on, hay (it increases warmth in the horse), and be sure no windows are open in his face. Open back windows and windows behind him. Cold air hurts to breathe and can cause respiratory problems. Between classes put on a light winter blanket to help keep him warm. He will be moving and working in the arena so when he stops completely after the class he will lose heat considerably fast and shake. but please, don't trailer in bad weather. Also when you are unloading him, make sure the first 6 to 7 feet behind the trailer is free of ice and slush, so he doesn't slip when he backs out. He could bang his cannon bone, and get his foot caught under the trailer. It happened to my moms horse.

Answer 3

trailering .... if your trailer is enclosed make sure you open a vent and dont have your horse totally blanketed down maybe just a sheet so it doesnt get too warm and always wrap or put shipping boots on to protect the legs if it isnt enclosed blanket your horse wrap or shipping boots on legs and put shavings on the floor of the trailer since the floor might get slick from getting wet .
Show.....unload your horse in a safe area and if you have to tie to your trailer make sure there is no ice near your horse do light work out sessions before competeing and put your blanket or a cooler back on your horse after each time you put your horse up this will help so he or she doesn't cool down as quick and help from getting sick or sore muscles and keeping your horse warm inbetween events Hope this helps you out and Good Luck

Answer 4

If you are going to be loading your horse in a 2-horse trailer where the horses would ride side by side, load him into the left side. That way he won't pull your truck off the shoulder if he shifts around. DO NOT even try to risk going to the show at all if the roads are icy, and of course, drive slowly and carefully. It's better to risk getting honked at by other impatient drivers than to risk both you and your horses' lives.
Good Luck!

Answer 5

Drive slow and try to park in a place where it is not too icy if you have to tie your horse. ESPECIALLY if the horse has shoes. Make sure you warm up your horse a lot, because you don't want him or her to get sick.

Answer 6

The safest thing to do is go slow and take it nice and easy.

Answer 7

DRIVE SLOW!!!!! Driving to fast could cause your truck wheels to slip on the road and then your trailer could flip over.

Answer 8

Drive slowly. Keep your horse warm blankets maybe. BE CAREFUL!!

Answer 9

Go slow and if the weather is too bad DON'T GO.