Towing a horse trailer

When you buy a horse trailer from Greenslade Horse Trailers we will have performed a full trailer safety check, however every time you connect your towing vehicle to the trailer it is your responsibility to ensure that you, your passengers and horses will not be exposed to any unnecessary risks.

When driving always double check all connections (lights, Safety cable and hitch) and be certain all doors are closed and secured.

Drive carefully. Make turns slowly. Start and stop slowly and steadily, look far ahead to avoid emergencies. Drive in a defensive manner.

Distribute the weight of the load as evenly as possible, keeping the weight over the trailer axle to maintain good balance of the trailer.

Never throw lighted cigarettes or matches from a car or truck window. As well as the possibility of starting a fire in the area, there have been cases where the wind has sucked them back into the trailer.

Check the horse and trailer hitch at every stop.

Make a basic first aid kit part of your 'trailer pack' this can be really useful when you are away from your yard and there is some kind of an incident.

Also why not carry an emergency kit with you. This could contain: jumper cables, jack, electrical/duct tape, WD-40, tyre changing tools plus a heavy duty flashlight which has extra batteries and a loop which you can use to hang from the back of your trailer in case your lights fail in transit.

Check that your vehicle insurance provides adequate cover for your trailer, you can take out specialist trailer cover in addition - if you are at all concerned.

Consider what you will do if you break down whilst towing your horses to or from an event. Most breakdown covers DO NOT automatically include your trailer, however cover can be added - that will ensure you, your vehicle, trailer and horses all reach your destination.

This advice is merely intended as a guide to Towing a horse trailer, Greenslade Horse Trailers recommend that you to seek expert advice on any points about which you are unsure.

For further advice call us on:
Tel / Fax 01580 830088
Mobile 07932 327278