Features That Are Super Nice To Have In A Horse Trailer For Younger Horses

Horse trailers come in so many different shapes and sizes. To some degree, which style you choose is just a matter of preference. Some people really prefer straight loads, for instance, while others strongly prefer a slant load setup. There are, however, some features that are really nice to have when working with young and green horses who have less experience hauling. Look for these features, which will keep your horses safer, make your life easier, and often a bit of both. 

Extra Head Room

If you can find a trailer that is listed as "warmblood size," these trailers typically have an extra few inches or more of headroom compared to the average trailer. Even if your horses are on the shorter side, having this extra headroom is a good idea when they are young and green. Younger horses are more likely to throw their heads up when they get nervous, and the extra space can mean the difference between hitting their head and not hitting their head.

Rubber Matting Up the Sides

Many trailers have rubber matting on the floors, but some also have it extending up the sides of the walls. It may go halfway up the walls or all of the way up the walls. Either is good. The mats on the walls will protect your young horses if they kick out while hauling. They can help protect against hoof bruising and soreness. The rubber mats also help protect the trailer walls from dents and dings.

Multiple Tie Locations

Some trailers have just one spot to tie each horse. Others have multiple tie locations, such as on either side of the stall area. For young horses who may be more comfortable being tied on one side rather than the other, it's always nice to have options. 

Extra Vents

Traveling in a hot, enclosed horse trailer on a summer day is hard on any horse, but younger horses tend to struggle even more with this. If they are not used to trailering, they may get nervous, which makes them even more prone to overheating. So, you really want a trailer with lots of vents. Look for windows with screens so you can safely leave them open when driving. Roof vents that open in the direction of the airflow work well too.

With the features above, a horse trailer will be better suited for use with younger, greener horses. Contact a local horse trailer service to learn more.