Trailering Safely- Do’s and Don’ts

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

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[@stevesayer4045]

Great Video on trailer loading mate thank you for this Video. it makes sense

[@martinsnyder4947]

When I hall young horses I leave them in the trailer when I get to my destination and give them a little grain and let them relax before unloading them.

[@mariner1952]

When I was a kid and would see a horse trailer on the road I'd make my parents catch up to it so I could see if there were horses inside. I hated it when they were empty. I'm 50 now and still have to catch those trailers for a peek, even though I'm surrounded by horses at home. 💖

[@bippy201]

I have my own horses and still do the same thing!

[@Lisa_GalCali]

I also do the same thing and I have horses. It's a sign of love for horses I think.

[@BendviewFarm-dq4sp]

Me too! ❤

[@Shadow_vr768]

I was and still am the same exact way!!!! This just melted my heart! lol

[@dw-qh2fr]

Lol. I do the exact same thing

[@gretafields4706]

A man who hauled horses all his life put my horses loose in a long gooseneck stock trailet. It was great. Prior to this, my horse was very tense. He had been in two road accidents, so he had a right to be worried. I think he liked being able to see thru the slats. I absolutely dreaded moving him until he went loose.

[@lisasurphlis]

All great advance! I really like the tip about continue backing your horse after they are out of the trailer. I am going to add that to my routine.

[@bippy201]

For about 4 years we’d only trailer once a year to go to fair. Never had an issue in the stock trailer. Last year we were able to buy our own stock trailer so we could start going to public trails. First time in, I tied my mare in, then she panicked and tore the metal tie loop thing off the wall of the trailer (luckily no serious injuries occurred). We’ve been slowly working up to her having trailer confidence again. After getting a fair amount of bad advice from other people, it’s great to hear you say many of the things I’ve figured out on my own during this process. Thank you!

[@gerrycoleman7290]

That is the second time I have heard the recommendation of using the bank robber knot for tying the horse in the trailer. Thanks

[@charipatterson4490]

Years years ago I saw a big quarter horse go out the window and get stuck half way, it was not pretty. They did get her out using a picnic table and cutting the trailer apart. I am so glad you mentioned that.

[@maryloumay8499]

Great ideas. However, the last time I hauled a horse loose with nothing on him he fell & ended up with a dislocated hip. Now I have a nice line-bred Deck Of Stars stallion that is a pasture ornament. So that particular idea ppl need to be VERY careful with the speed of the drive & how turns are made.

[@JulieCorbett-h4l]

Your video was a huge help! I removed the divider in my trailer and my horse is so much happier being able to travel loose!!

[@jarjar0653]

I’ve said it once and I will say it again. You are an awesome teacher. Thanks so much!

[@blackgoald1952]

This video blew my mind. I didn’t realize I was doing things incorrectly with my horse! Thank you so much for this video.

[@adrienneclarke3953]

I like the trailer. Have seen so many videos of horses having a foot+ drop out the back without the ramp.

[@janeenrose8097]

I’ve been trailering for over 20 years and learned a lot from this video, especially the backing out way beyond the door and the open window!

[@shanksjeffcott8598]

Awesome vid mate. In Australia what you did at the end with the horse walking on pass you, we call “self loading” I feel for straight loads its the safest way. Iv seen too many people getting crushed against chest bars by leading on. Keep vids coming you rock

[@Lisa_GalCali]

This is awesome. I see people.... experienced horse people! ... doing things wrong all the time! Like tying them first and the doors are wide open and the divider open. I cringe, because I know what can happen! Thank you so much.

[@sharondaniels7005]

I’m so glad you said this cause I haul mine like that.

[@cadencefarm7005]

Great video! The backing up after unloading tip is new to me. From now on, that is what we will do. Thank you Ryan!

[@allisonconley6339]

🤣🤣 mine would certainly bolt outta there..... and I now have a slant load since he put his hooves completely up in the manger when in a straight load trailer. There's no way I could ever haul with my horse loose in the trailer.....

[@kenworth4699]

Thank you Ryan, I find your videos soooo helpful. And your explanations in Lehman terms are so great. Thank you. I sure wish you lived closer to Alberta

[@kimmiejoclark6943]

We had a horse who tried to follow her owner out the escape door. She got stuck at the shoulder. She was hurt. But fortunately, not badly. The guys busted welds to allow her to back up.

[@Mainecoon_Izzy]

Many thanks Ryan, fantastic video great tips, especially for us newbies 👍❤️💯 Sage is a gorgeous girl, what a great attitude she has! You must be so proud of her❤️🙏

[@ty7jacare]

FABULOUS INFO!!!!!

[@dw-qh2fr]

This is a very worthwhile video.

[@delberth.atcitty9141]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

😀👍

[@Boyland8692]

Excellent video Ryan really informative and easy to follow. 💙👏👏

[@Bluepaintrider]

I really needed this.

[@carolheringer5513]

Great, great step by step video…. Thanks!

[@KarenInCalif]

Great info. Like your thoroughness with explanations. Thanks.

[@drivendefense]

This is so helpful, thank you!!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Awesome 👏

[@chrisp7548]

Great video! I really appreciate your very thorough explanations!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks

[@roysparhawk8914]

I don't know how to do that but I think I can do it

[@wendygerrish4964]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have very similar setup and an appaloosa that doesn't like confinement..To know one can work this way ...its kinda how I thought it might be achieved. Plus the other tips..oh God send. Nobody here to coach me u see.

[@kims2735]

Thanks Ryan great Video..good girl Sage!.♡

[@jarjar0653]

Yes!! This is the way I prefer to haul my horses as they do not go in trailer very often. 😊

[@drew1637]

As always, great advice. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@vj-xc4qc]

Ryan, Great pointers. How about loading two horses? First horse…got it. Understand completely why not to tie a horse until divider closed. But the second horse in a slant load like you used in the video has no divider, only the doors. Being short, have tried to tie from outside standing on wheel-well rim. Not particularly safe. What is your suggestion for tying that second horse with only the doors to keep the horse in?Thank you…

[@peggysmith2843]

Excellent tips Ryan. Thanks I learn something new from everyone of your videos. Peg Smith

[@PazLeBon]

brilliant insights. im dreading moving donkeys that i have never even put a halter on before :(

[@epona9166]

Some excellent points here. Yes I have seen a YT video of a horse coming out a window like that and it's incredibly scary. The horse was partway out for a long time, before finally getting all at the way out unhurt (plenty of "helpers" as you can imagine). It was so hard to watch; you forget to breathe. I myself wouldn't leave an inexperienced horse loose in such a large space. Unless the practice ride was pretty short. Yes, horses can usually balance themselves, but it's very hard work actually. Tiring for the muscles. A stall wall or divider gives them something to lean on -- maybe not for long periods at a time, but for rest here and there. It's why longer hauls should include occasional stops (even if the humans don't need to stop), so that the horse can rest. Horses don't need to get out and stretch their legs. They just need some relief from the constant movement. That said, I live in NM and it's not unusual to see two or three saddled horses loose in a stock trailer (tied, but no dividers) going down the highway, and I'm sure they're fine. No doubt experienced ranch horses that aren't being hauled huge long distances.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Most of the time when it happens, it does not end well.

[@bippy201]

That’s fair! It definitely depends on the context. If you’re like me, and only trailer occasionally for relatively short amounts of time, the stock trailer shouldn’t cause issues. But say a professional barrel racer, who’s on the road for hours or days at a time - all the time - would want to do as much as possible to keep the horse extra comfortable. I’ve seen people trailer their tacked up horses too. I worry about tack getting caught on something and breaking. Plus the horse panicking because of it (or a panic causing the snag).

[@madisonsack2485]

Thanks for the tips love the videos

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

You bet 👍

[@betty-janececile5214]

I like that your trailer has a ramp

[@alayaheart7384]

well done! excellent, thank you for Colorado

[@Bullwolf1965]

Thank you, some good information I'm a Newby so it helps alot.

[@RockingDoubleE]

Great tips, thank you.

[@bradley-sky-watcherlynn2612]

Excellent student 😁

[@chrisknight3071]

Thanks Ryan, well explained... bravo!

[@bethgolding1201]

Great tips!

[@Cadee_Motocross]

I just got a horse who loads like a dream, but will try to kill you getting out. I have a really big trail ride and parade coming up that I need her for. I just don't know how to get her out, all of my horses are great in trailers except for her. I also don't wanna rush her into something she doesn't want to do, but I also want her to learn.

[@darisberdavis]

Awesome info!! love it !

[@leannerobertson6196]

Yeah

[@mountaindune83]

Very informative and well made video!

[@makmak151515]

Thank you for the info. This is good to know

[@flenzy]

Ryan, I have a 2-horse slant and would love to see you extend this sort of video to include how to deal with the second horse (as they would have to be tied in as there is no partition, right?) as well as which door you would shut first so the last horse to load wouldn't panic (?) knowing it was getting shut in. Make sense? Anyway, excellent video again!

[@zaralunden3202]

Sometimes a horse is reluctant to follow a person onto a trailer because it's doesn't want to step on it's owner. It needs to see a space large enough to walk in to. I think it is Always best to train the horse to walk in first. Give it an open space to walk in to.

[@comesahorseman]

Good points, thanks!

[@playfulpanthress]

Lots of treats, please! She did very well as a load model!!

[@birdsnestfern5635]

My new horse doesn't load very well. I think she's had a bad experience with the trailer before and I don't know how to get her in or show her the trailer isn't scary. I've tried to put her food in it to try and have her associate it with good things but it didn't work.

[@crosscountrygl]

Thank you again

[@cheryl9243]

I have watched your trailer loading videos. Do I just daily keep working up to the trailer and hope he steps on one day. He goes forward when I lead. He lunges both ways. He's a 6 year old quarter horse and only been trailered a few times. Now he just refuses. We have a straightload with a ramp. I' want to be sure I'm heading in the proper direction. Do I just keep repeating till he steps on the ramp one day and back into the trailer

[@crosscountrygl]

Love sages color so beautiful

[@faithwilliams211]

I want to have a horse of my own someday

[@swhatley13111]

Thank you for the video. Why should a horse back out of a trailer? One of my mares turns around and hops out and everyone says it is wrong.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

It’s usually a little safer for them to back out and there a little less likely to get in the habit of coming out before being asked to come out.

[@epona9166]

I think it’s safer for the horse to be able to turn around and go out forwards. They’re less likely to injure a leg getting out and it’s my humble opinion that having to back out - which is very awkward unless there’s a ramp - is a reason they hate getting in. That said, it’s NOT safer for the human unless the horse has been trained to turn around slowly and wait until they’ve been invited to come forward. It’s not hard to do but it’s important. Both my horses turn quietly and slowly and my experience is that once they’re turned and can see out the back, they’re happy to just stand and look out, and when I ask them to step out they are totally calm. Bottom line I think how the horse gets in and out the most safely depends on whether there’s a nice solid ramp and whether the back of the trailer is completely open. Ryan’s trailer is only half open bc of the tack area on the left. So it would be less safe to be inside w a horse that wants to turn around.

[@KL-vu8jm]

@@ryanrosehorsemanship How do you retrain a horse that the previous owner had backing out. I have her now an she knocks me out of the way to turn around and come out. Help.

[@margaretporkolab7166]

Thank you

[@Lynne2106]

Look at the kick scars on that door panel! That’s reality.

[@chelsytuplin8036]

I have a question for you. Ryan, are all your horses are they the Qarter Horse breed. I watch some of your videos, and it amazing to see how you can help horses owners.

[@MrMrlambrose]

Exactly if you have a green horse or a green rider I would not recommend the method of them being put in the trailer loose

[@anna-leighlondon8383]

Hey Ryan My horse is experienced hauling but is it safe on a long trip ( I’m moving to another State I need to take my dividers) to just tie back the dividers? And let him loose?

[@JC-ck6wk]

I have the same truck but no horses...yet. How does it pull with two horses?

[@kyliejones8827]

Me: Never owned a horse. Never will own a horse. Also me: I have to watch this video. 👍😀

[@swhatley13111]

Time to get a horse. Everyone should have at least 2.... Like kittens, 2 at a time.

[@kyliejones8827]

@@swhatley13111 Off to the pet shop now to buy a pair of horses. 🐎🐎😁

[@soulsnatcher6525]

What if you don't have a trailer a horse can turn around in?

[@imagineifyouwereaworm]

I never use the divider if there’s only one horse

[@cherylebers4513]

I tried to find this video on Patreon but couldn’t find it. My question is my 16 year old gelding who I’ve had for 3 years paws constantly in the trailer and one time he was stomping all 4 feet! I removed the slant that holds him in and just let him be loose. It seems to be working. I tie him in with a shirt bungee cord with a break away halter. The bungee has an easy release as well. It this unsafe for him? Should I reintroduce the slant?

[@mrs.c5471]

I have a 2 horse slant, my front stall is storage, but my horse is small, could I “back” her in and let her ride that way?

[@carolorwig5788]

I have a similar Hawk 2 horse slant with the divider that is solid at the head. I have been thinking about swapping the solid one for one with bars that the horse can see through. What do you think? Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

[@lucilazwanck2616]

My 5 month foal never got up in a trailer, and never was in a small place, i need to take her to another location, how can i do this?

[@myluckygreensocks]

What would you recommend for a straight load?

[@bearsmartdurango]

This assumes everyone has a $17,000 trailer. How about safety tips for a two-horse straight load?

[@elenadiazrodrigez3871]

Hola. 🇪🇦🇪🇦🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴👏👏👏👏❤️❤️💋💋💋💋👍

[@nancyapplebe5039]

When traveling, should windows be down or up?

[@appylover5283]

So true, I altered my trailer so I could travel loose

[@jonathanstone154]

my horse will not travel backwards and prefers traveling forward

[@loredelore7286]

Just to let you know Rick Gore is critiquing your video on feed aggression.

[@epona9166]

Interesting. I want to check it out at some point bc I like Ryan's work. Rick Gore is ok if you like screaming misogynists. He treats his horses well. But that guy can go on for 10 minutes and maybe 15 seconds is worth hearing. It's mostly repetitive rant.

[@loredelore7286]

@@epona9166 Couldn't agree more!

[@kathysenzell2357]

Never hail a horse without a halter on….. ever !

[@KingsMom831]

What? Did you mean to say never haul a horse WITH a halter on?

[@hershellinnenbringer4058]

I haul 4 mules and I horse to Colorado from Missouri and back in a 16×61/2 trailer loose.

[@KingsMom831]

@@hershellinnenbringer4058 how on earth did they ever survive your abuse? LOL I’m just kidding BTW…😂

[@hershellinnenbringer4058]

Pasteur bubbles no problem

[@KingsMom831]

@@hershellinnenbringer4058 I am clueless, can you tell me more? What do you mean?

[@tamiboelter5491]

I feel uncomfortable having a loose horse in the back.