TRAILER TRAINING for SUCCESS
A Step-by-Step Trailer Training Guide
Welcome!
Why Horses Don't Load
Why Should Your Horse Load?
The Difference between Making a Horse Load and Teaching a Horse to Load
Training Tools
Goals
Trailer Types
Introduction to Chapter: Safety Tips
Trailer Should be Attached to a Vehicle
Before You Start Training - Trailer Safety
Secure Trailer Wheels for Safety
Before You Start Training - Trailer Ramp
Different Trailer Ramps
Trailer Ramp Safety - Sharp Corners
Before You Start Training - A Note on Trailer Rear Closures - Butt Bars
Introduction to Chapter: Prepare Your Horse
Make Sure Your Horse is Comfortable With and Understands the Whip
Does Your Horse Willingly Walk to the Trailer?
Groundwork to Help a Horse Walk to the Trailer
Example of Horse Trying to Cut Me Off
Here's a horse that won't walk to the trailer.
Walking to the Trailer - Anxious White Mare
Compare Two Different Horses
Stress Response - QH Mare with Bobbing Head
Loose Manure
Yawning is a Good Sign (shows stress release)
Stretched out Neck
Notes: Look for Stress Responses during Training