Trailers & Trailer Safety
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Barn Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements
If you have property with horses on it, you'll need equipment to care for it; here's a guide.
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Stock Trailers: Another Option for Horses
Many horsemen are discovering the versatility and economics of using stock trailers for their horses.
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Pollard Eventing Launches Trailer Safety Research Campaign
The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.
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2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Scheduled
May 11, 2013
The Kentucky Trail Summit is designed as an educational and networking event for horseback trail users.... Read More
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N.Y. Truck Fire Claims 30 Horses
May 08, 2013
The horses, en route to a Canadian processing plant, died when the truck hauling them burst into flames.... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012
December 31, 2012
We've taken a few minutes to tally our most popular blog posts of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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Rutgers Horse Management Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 10
December 30, 2012
This year, veterinarians will discuss topics related to equine stress and transportation.... Read More
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First-Time Traveler
December 06, 2012
How do you keep a spooky horse calm during long-distance transportation? ... Read More
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Arizona Train, Trailer Collision Kills Horses
November 13, 2012
The truck's driver said he did not see the oncoming train due to the presence of ice on his vehicle's windows.... Read More
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Second Equine Handling Center in the Works for Schiphol Airport
November 09, 2012
The facility will include 24 horse stalls, a separate quarantine area, and cleaning facilities for air-stalls.... Read More
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Barn Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements
September 15, 2012
If you have property with horses on it, you'll need equipment to care for it; here's a guide.... Read More
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Stock Trailers: Another Option for Horses
September 13, 2012
Many horsemen are discovering the versatility and economics of using stock trailers for their horses.... Read More
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Pollard Eventing Launches Trailer Safety Research Campaign
August 29, 2012
The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.... Read More
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Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
August 27, 2012
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.... Read More
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Study: Antibiotics Might Protect Horses during Transport
July 19, 2012
Study finds giving antibiotics before long-distance transport could reduce fever and decrease airway bacteria.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Traveling Safely with Horses, July 31
July 18, 2012
Veterinary panelists will answer questions on keeping horses safe, healthy, and comfortable while on the road.... Read More
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Use Caution when Driving or Following Horse Trailers
July 12, 2012
Exercise caution when hauling horses or when driving near trucks and trailers to keep horses and humans safe.... Read More
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Feds Shut Down Tennessee Horse Transport Operation
July 03, 2012
The firm was connected to two serious traffic incidents that collectively claimed the lives of four horses.... Read More
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Truck Driver Cited in Tennessee Horse Trailer Incident
June 18, 2012
A Kentucky man is facing charges after the horse trailer he was driving collapsed in Tennessee last week.... Read More
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Heart Rate Variability to Detect Equine Transport Stress
June 08, 2012
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.... Read More
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20 Disaster Planning Questions
June 01, 2012
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods. It begins with understanding your farm.... Read More
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Rollover Accident Kills Three Upper Level Eventing Horses
May 29, 2012
One horse died at the scene of the accident, while two others were euthanized in the following days. ... Read More
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USRider Offers Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season
March 27, 2012
Perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on horse trailers to ensure horse and human safety. ... Read More
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Double-Decker Trailer Bill Advances
February 04, 2012
The bill, H.R. 7, contains language prohibiting the hauling of horses in double-deck trailers.... Read More
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Tennessee Horse Hauler Charged
January 19, 2012
The driver is facing multiple violations in connection with a rollover accident that killed three horses.... Read More
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Tennessee Trailer Rollover Accident Probed
January 17, 2012
Three horses were killed and at least two were injured in the Jan. 16 accident.... Read More
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ATA to Host International Horse Transport Conference
January 13, 2012
The conference will take place March 18-21 and will cover a wide variety of transport-related topics.... Read More
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Winter Driving Tips for Horse Owners
November 23, 2011
Ensure vehicles are ready for winter driving and maintain them according to manufacturer recommendations.... Read More
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