Tuesday, July 30, 2013

How To Properly Transport A Horse

By Albert Baldman


Transporting a horse is no small feat. It takes courage to move this large animal and it also takes some skills. It cannot be done lightly. Know all of the requirements so you are safe as well as whatever or whoever it is that you transport. If you transport large animals, you want them to be safe, of course as well as any belongings you might bring along, too.

A hitch is what you need to connect your vehicle and the trailer. Whether you use your car, truck, or van, a hitch will be required. Nothing else can connect the two. Be certain that your vehicle is strong enough for the trailer or you can ruin your transmission or engine. You, the driver or passengers could also get hurt so take precautions.

Safety should be the first thing on your mind during your whole trip. The vehicle doing the pulling should be heavy and strong enough to cover the weight of the trailer and its contents. It should have a lot of pulling power. Check the horsepower of the pulling vehicle and the trailer.

It may turn out okay, but it can be quite a stressful situation. Try to not put you or anyone else in that position. That is not good to do that. If your transmission or engine goes out, you will have to stay somewhere and get it fixed. Being stranded is no fun. Try to avoid this at all costs if you can.

Ask someone for help if you are not sure about the details of your PBL Floats. While you are driving, keep an eye out for any safety hazards. Focus on what is being moved and try not to look at other things on the road or enter into a lot of conversation. This is very important.

Make sure all the connections between the trailer and the pulling vehicle are securely fastened. This is very important so danger does not happen. Go online to find the right attachments and weight requirements of the pulling vehicle.

Transporting a horse is hard, but it can be done. Train your large pet to load and unload as soon as it is able. The younger they are the better for this. They are smart and will catch on. Be patient with them if they do not catch on right away.




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