Security when loading and transporting

Most horses will sometimes go by transport or truck for, for example, competition, training or the veterinarian. When transporting a horse it is extremely important to think about safety. Horses are great refugees and if a horse is scared of something, both the horse and the rider can quickly be harmed. Before loading - be sure to wear a helmet, gloves and a pair of proper steel cap shoes. Even though the horse is kind, it can easily get scared and can then hurt you.

Cargo training at home
It is important that you have trained in peace and quiet at home before you leave so that both you and your horse will feel safe with both loading and unloading. It will make it easier when it is time to leave for real! Walk in and out of the transport a few times until both you and the horse feel relaxed. Close the boom and open the hatch and then calmly unload the horse again. If you feel safe with the loading at home, it will go much easier on the away plan!

Do I have to have a leather strap - and how should the horse be attached?
When transporting your horse, a leather strap is preferred. This is when a leather strap, unlike a strap in the synthetic, breaks down if it is the accident. An ugly in synthetic can also cause major damage to the horse's head should it panic. Once the horse is in the transport it is important that the transport grim shaft that the horse is stuck in is neither too long nor short. It should be of a length so that the horse can still eat and turn his head in a natural position - but that it would stop if the horse would be scared and try to skip the front boom. There are special transport grommets that can be adjusted for optimum safety.

Should I have transport protection?
It can also be good to protect the horse's legs and hooves during transport to avoid injury. When horses are transported they can lose balance in turns and can then trample on themselves when trying to regain balance. Therefore, a pair of well-worn transport covers is a cheap non-life insurance! A tail guard can also be a good idea to avoid a torn tail.