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TheEquine : "With the show season under way, many people are travelling with their horses to different events throughout the summer. Travelling safely, and arriving in good time will help you to arrive feeling calm and confident and give you the best chance of achieving your best results.
Begin by getting your trailer ready. Clean it thoroughly beforehand and ensure there is some thick bedding down or rubber matting. Fill a haynet and hang it up inside. Ensure the trailer is parked on a level surface and lower the ramp.
When loading a horse always wear a hard hat, gloves and sensible footwear such as riding boots. The horse should have a head collar and lead rope on, travel boots, tail bandage, summer sheet and a poll guard made of padded leather or foam to protect his head.
Once your horse is ready, position yourself at his shoulder and lead him slowly but confidently to the trailer. Be patient and allow him to stop and look if he seems uncertain. Keep looking ahead and walk confidently up the ramp. If necessary, have helpers available who can encourage the horse forwards if he starts to back off. Take your time and keep praising him. "