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You’ve probably seen your horse curl her lip up when presented with a strange new smell. For many horse owners, this is the best glimpse you’ll ever get of your horse’s teeth. Still, a basic understanding of how horse teeth work is important for any owner to have.

And if your horse is ridden less during the winter months, there’s a good chance he could become bored, grumpy or even destructive! Researchers have looked at horses who spend a lot of time in their stalls and they have a few ways to help. In this article, we’re going to look at the best ways you can help your horse beat away the winter blues.

Having a properly stocked horse first aid kit is crucial for the safety of your horses, especially when traveling in a horse trailer.

After having trouble hauling in the mountains with her old trailer, Sharon decided it was time for an upgrade. She purchased a Safetack 2 Horse Bumper Pull Trailer from Double D Trailers.

Note: This article was originally written at the end of 2020, and a new survey has been completed and reported on by Double D Trailers for the year of 2024.  A Fresh Start for Equestrians As we welcome 2024, the spirit of new beginnings energizes us. January, a time for resolutions and setting goals, offers […]

While humans battle COVID-19, our horses have their own war to wage. In this article, we’ll look at the top infectious diseases caused by viral and bacterial infections that plague our four-legged friends. You’ll hear from two respected veterinarians who break it all down. Plus, you’ll learn the top ways you can prevent the spread of viruses to your own horses.

Like it or not, winter is here! For many of us, this means freezing temperatures, hot mugs of cocoa, and fuzzy horses snug out in the barn. But there’s no reason winter can’t also be a great time to enjoy traveling with your trailer. Read on to find our top tips for safe trailer use when the weather is cold!

We’ve talked before about the importance of having a strong floor and roof in your horse trailer. But what about those walls? Will they be strong and durable enough to protect your horse while he’s traveling down the highway?

Ask around and you’re bound to get mixed opinions on the value of using nitrogen in your horse trailer tires. That’s why we’re going to break down this topic and reveal the very real benefits of using nitrogen in your horse trailer’s tires. The scientific evidence might just change your mind.

In this second article, we’ll look at the concepts of “target training” to help your horse follow more advanced commands. Once again, we’re going to share some techniques taught by horse trainer Hannah Weston of Connection Training.

People are using equine clicker training to teach their horses to be more calm and respectful when being handled. Clicker training can also be a useful way to teach your horse to do fancier tricks like bowing, carrying balls, or even loading calmly onto the horse trailer!

Christine from CT purchased a Safetack Reverse 2 Horse Bumper Pull, and she loves what her Double D Trailers provides for both her and her horses. .

Corinne and her horses were in the path of the Chehalem/Bald Peak fire and were forced to evacuate. Her Double D Trailer was crucial in her experience.

We’ve all watched in horror as the recent wildfires have swept through portions of the Western United States. Read on to hear a woman's important firsthand account of how to safely perform horse evacuation when the danger comes too close.

Mike, a firefighter from SC, shares his experience as to why he upgraded to a Double D Trailer after taking a large animal safety class.

This horse body language guide will help you decode common equine behaviors and understand what your horse is telling you through their posture, expressions, and movements.

The trailer is packed tight with equipment. The horses are munching on their hay bags.  And you’re two hours into a cross country drive with your horses. The destination is some of the best mountain trail riding in your entire state. But that’s when you hear it… a strange CLUNK sounds louder than Tim McGraw’s […]

Trailer Talk is a series on our website where we chat with our customers about their experience with our company, customer service, and products. After 15 years with a two horse bumper pull trailer, BJ and his wife decided it was time to upgrade to a new trailer. Here is our conversation with Double D Trailers owner, BJ.

Pam and her husband purchased a SafeTack 1 Horse Bumper Pull with Living Quarters for overnight camping and horsemanship clinics. Check out her story!

Here is our conversation with Double D Trailer owner, Tom from Florida. Tom and his wife purchased a SafeTack 3 Horse Bumper Pull Trailer in 2019.