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Six things to do with a horse trailer besides towing it

OK, it’s the middle of winter and there’s not much going on in your horse-life for the foreseeable future. Shows, events, and clinics are just a glimmer on the horizon. For colder climate riders, you’re probably schooling away in an indoor somewhere or toughing it out in the cold in attempts to keep your horse fit.
And there sits your horse trailer with nothing to do. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can do more with your horse trailer than just tow it. Here are six useful things you can do now that will save you from doing this stuff later, when you don’t have the time.

• Clean out your horse trailer.

Give your horse trailer a thorough cleaning. Sweep everywhere, including the nooks and crannies. Knock down cobwebs. If temperatures are mild enough, hose off the rubber mats. If you’re ambitious (and one of those really clean types), wash the trailer windows. Be as meticulous as you want to be.

• Pack your horse trailer NOW with things you’ll need in the future.

Remember last year when you broke your reins and had to buy new ones at the show? Well, if you’d packed a spare set, you’d have saved some money. Now’s your chance to make amends.  Spare equipment, tools, first aid supplies – whatever you can think of, pack them now.

• Practice loading your horse.

If your horse loads badly, you should work on improving this now, especially since you’re not strapped for time. Take as long as you need to get him on.  Leave him there for a while if you want. Feed him in the trailer and let him think about it. Correcting this problem will save you much time and angst in the future.

• Practice unloading your horse.

Yes, some horses are bad un-loaders. And that’s as difficult a problem to deal with as its alternative. So practice getting him off the trailer without his usual fireworks. When it comes time for your first trailering trip this spring, you’ll be glad you did.

• Practice hitching up your horse trailer.

Everyone should try to master new skills, so how about learning to hitch up your horse trailer all by yourself. It’s a skill that when you need it, you really need it. Practicing when you have all the time in the world is better than sweating bullets when you’re already running thirty minutes late for a horse show.

• Get ready to sell it.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your horse trailer, now’s a great time to do your homework.  Check out what comparable trailers are going for so you price it right. After all, as spring approaches, potential buyers come out of hibernation. And used horse trailers are a hot commodity. (Double D will give you a great price for your used horse trailer, so contact us at sales@doubledtrailers.com when you’re ready.)
I bet you never thought that an idle horse trailer could be so helpful. Use your winter downtime well and you’ll be ahead of the game when spring rolls around.