It is important to bear in mind when traveling with our horses by road, using trailers or vans, which provide some indication that the trip more comfortable for both driver and animals. Then we propose some simple guidelines to follow to travel safely with your horse:
1.The horses will travel in trailers much more calm and relaxed; if we avoid the previous day do too much physical exertion.
2.Many tours begin in the early morning, so we must keep in mind that we will never allow the horse prepared the night before or leave it in the light of the elements used for the trip, as they will be nervous and do not get adequate rest. In addition to avoid traveling with too full stomach will reduce the amount of grain at dinner.
3.Before starting the trip by horse trailers, we will let the animal all the water they want to drink, and we can give him some grass or hay, to travel with a full stomach, but not heavy.
4.Remember that in winter the horses also are cold, so it is advisable to cover them with cotton blankets, never impervious.
5.It also recommends a stop every 3 hours of travel, and has duration of about 15 or 20 minutes, and completely stops the engine for the horses to relax.
6.The conduct must be very cautious; we stop in a smooth and fold in the corners more rounded. This will make our trip more relaxed horse and ride with our trailer more stability.
7.Upon arrival the horses go down the trailer, slowly and let rest for at least 2 hours, walking around quietly, so that in case of being unknown to them, to adapt to their environment.
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