trailer safety
Weigh in on Horse Trailer Safety
Have You Ever Taken Your Trailer to a Weigh Scale? Most owners haven’t and many are surprised when they learn how much they’re actually towing once horses, tack, water, and equipment are added. Safe and legal towing hinges on the manufacturer‑assigned ratings on your vehicle and trailer, including GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, payload, and tongue weight.…
Become Roadworthy with the Horse Trailer Safety Online Course at TheHorsePortal.ca
Hauling a horse trailer is a steep learning curve if your experience is limited to coordinating just four wheels and not putting thousands of pounds behind your vehicle. The consequences of having the wrong tow package, insufficient towing vehicle or missing a safety step while getting hitched can be dire for the precious cargo and…
Safe Travelling with Equine Guelph’s New Resources
“A very near-accident with my horse trailer was a wake-up call for me,” says Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph. “It showed me clearly that I didn’t know what I didn’t know about safety while trailering a horse! Hearing similar stories from others prompted me to propose this course to my team and all agreed…