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There are many things you can to do protect your horse from injury, but none are as simple as using the right halter during travel. Knowing your horse and knowing the situation you’re in will help you determine which style of halter is suitable and when.

Trailer talk is a series on our website where we chat with our customers about their experience with our company, customer service, and products. Here is our conversation with Double D Trailer owner, Julie from West Chester, OH.

Trailer Talk is a series on our website where we chat with our customers about their experience with our company, customer service, and products. Here is our conversation with Double D Trailer owner, Cristiana from Cockeysville, MD.

In order to separate the diamonds from the duds, you should take a very close look at any potential used horse trailer for sale. The last thing you want to do is invest a few hundred or a few thousand dollars in a trailer that is going to be dangerous for your horses. That’s why we’ve put together this article with the top five things you should check on a used horse trailer before you buy.

Ensuring a smooth ride for your horses is of the utmost importance for horse owners -- sway bars help reduce the fishtailing trailers experience at highway speeds.

Your horse trailer axles might not be your first concern when designing a new custom horse trailer. It’s a lot more fun to think about the trailer layout, the living quarters, and the type of paint job you’re going to apply. But having suitable axles for your intended load can make a big difference in the quality of your ride.

The stiffness of a surface can make a huge difference on your comfort and performance. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the structural supports in two types of aluminum horse trailer floors. We’ll talk about some advantages – and many disadvantages – of choosing this trailer type and the better options to support your horse’s joint health.

Learn horse shedding best practices to keep your horse cool and comfortable from two veterinarians in this complete guide to Springtime horse hair care.

When it comes to horses, chiropractic has a wide range of benefits… from barrel racing to pole bending… show jumping to just plain bad attitudes! Dr. Whitley laid out his top recommendations to keep your horse performing at their best. He also talked to us about how horse trailer vibration can cause lasting damage to the spine and legs. Learn how you can help your horses cope with the physical stress of going for trailer rides.

Years ago, Adriane had a 2 horse bumper pull straight load trailer that her horses absolutely hated. But things changed about 10 years ago when she bought her first Double D Trailer. Suddenly going on trailer rides wasn’t a hassle anymore! More recently, Adriane upgraded to our newest SafeTack Reverse Bumper Pull design. It’s been the perfect new addition to her farm. Now, she and her daughter are better able to follow their main love of trail riding with their three lovely horses.

Flies and mosquitoes are serious pests of horses everywhere, but your horse doesn’t have to suffer if you learn a little more about this common horse problem.

There’s nothing more frightening than being in a horse trailer accident, except for being unprepared for it. Follow these tips to minimize the chaos.

Looking for more places to stash hay, bedding and feed? Look up! Hay racks and hay pods are a great way to make your horse trailer adventures more efficient.

Penny from Ohio has six wonderful horses who she loves with all her heart. But, when two of the animals consistently gave her trouble loading onto her old horse trailer, she knew it was time to make a change.

A regular dose of deep cleaning is the perfect way to keep your horse trailer in tip-top shape. It allows you to wash away all that dirt and grime that tends to build up over time — coming from the roadways, the weather… and especially from your very own horses!

When you’re ordering a custom trailer, there are a lot of things to consider - to add a ramp or leave it behind is just one of many. Sure, ramps are handy, but some horse trailer ramps end up being more of a hazard than a help. Then, there’s the issue of skinned legs and reluctant backers with step-up trailers. Is one really better than the other?

Need inspiration for your custom horse trailer? Check out 7 of the most useful and functional horse trailer accessory ideas and take advantage of them.

Having a rear tack storage mean compromise, right? Wrong. You never have to compromise storage for safety with our SafeTack System. Its unique layout and safety features have helped horses all across the country load better and travel with less stress.

A rivet-free horse trailer exterior is the ticket to a smoother finish, quieter ride, and longer lasting horse trailer. In this article, we’re going to share the top benefits of a rivet-free horse trailer. Plus, we’ll reveal why some horse trailer manufacturers refuse to leave their old ways behind.

Did you ever think of how your trailer’s construction affects your towing performance? Well, it does! In this article, we’re going to dive into some examples of how seven factors make a big difference on the road.