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10 Tips for Hot Trips Learn what it takes to keep your horse safe on the road when temperatures soar. By Barb Crabbe, DVM
Here’s how to minimize the risks of hot-weather travel to ensure that your horse is safe and that he arrives in top-notch form when it really counts. An important show, a destination trail ride, a permanent move that involves transporting your horses—whatever the reason for the ride, you and your horse are facing a road trip. How can you minimize the risks of hot-weather travel to ensure that your horse is safe and that he arrives in top-notch form when it really counts? You’re smart to ask, because trailering horses is always risky. Every time you load a horse in that little metal box, close the doors, and head down the road, he could stress out, hurt himself, or end up sick. And when temperatures soar, the risks increase. Here, I’ll explain the added risks of hot-weather travel so you’ll understand what you and your horse are up against when you travel in the heat. Then, I’ll give you 10 time-tested tips to help you keep him safe. >> USRider® Equestrian Traveler’s Companion
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Summer 2019
