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What To Include When Transporting Your Horse

What To Include When Transporting Your Horse

horse eye closeupWhen you go on a long car trip, usually the first thing you think about is what to take with you to make the trip more comfortable. Food, a book, maybe a blanket. The same applies to your horse, especially since they will be standing for fairly long periods of time. ECHT have come up with a small list of things to consider when transporting your horse. Some of these will be included when you transport your horse with us, but we have added them for when you might be doing a trip that is not as long a distance.

Light, breathable rug – gives protection from draughts. A heavier rug should be used if weather is colder.
Protective front and back travel boots – horse’s legs are very delicate and prone to knocks, cuts and bruising.
Padded halter – Behind the ears and around the bridge of the nose is prone to rubbing, a padded halter will help cushion the skin
First Aid Kit – you should always have a stocked first aid kit wherever your horse may go
Hay Net – keeps the horse occupied and his tummy full while travelling
Water storage and buckets – you may not always be able to stop where fresh water is. Take clean buckets and a storage container of fresh water, just in case.
Torch & batteries – things always seem to go askew after dark, so a torch and fresh batteries are essential
Hopefully this has given you some good ideas on what to include when you next go on a trip with your horse. Or, let East Coast Horse Transport do the work for you so you can have peace of mind for the whole trip.

 

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