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Horse Care

Hauling & Trailer Stress

A horse standing in a trailer for six hours is working: bracing, balancing, not drinking enough, sometimes not eating. Hauling well is the cheapest recovery program there is.

Hay in front of them, always

Forage going in is the single most important thing for a hauling horse's gut. The Hay Chix Half Bale net hangs in the trailer, holds four to six flakes, and slows the horse down so the hay lasts the drive. Offer water at every stop.

What we put on for the drive

The XLR8 Velocity Sheet and Hood go on in the trailer: breathable far-infrared mesh with magnets placed over the back, neck and poll, designed to support circulation while the horse stands and braces. On the legs, Back on Track quick wraps for the ride and the Velocity Magnetic Bell Boots when we want the hoof covered too.

When you unload

Walk the horse, let it drink, run your hands down the legs and watch it move. The HorseWell Massager is a five-minute reset for a braced topline. On the inside, CEP Gut Check for the stomach and Equi Mag for the nervous hauler are where most of our customers start; order CEP by phone. Talk to your vet about ulcer risk for a horse that hauls a lot.

CEP supplements are ordered by phone so we can match the program to your horse: 720-504-5536. See the full CEP line.

Questions we get a lot

Should horses wear leg wraps in the trailer?

Many riders use shipping boots or stable wraps in the trailer to protect the legs. Use wraps that stay put and are designed for travel, put them on a clean dry leg, and check them at stops.

How do I keep my horse eating and drinking on long hauls?

A slow-feed net keeps hay available the whole drive. Offer water every two to three hours; some horses drink better from a familiar bucket. Talk to your vet about electrolytes and ulcer prevention for frequent haulers.

Can a horse wear a Velocity sheet in a hot trailer?

The Velocity Sheet is breathable mesh designed to work without heat buildup, but every trailer and climate is different. Check the horse at stops and remove it if the horse is sweating under it.

Talk to a rider. Text or call 720-504-5536 with your horse's age, workload and what you are seeing. We will tell you what we would use and what is on the shelf.

This page is general horsemanship from our own barn plus the manufacturers' product information. It is not veterinary advice. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Work with your veterinarian and check your association's rules on gear and supplements.

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