Rachael Kraft: Writer and Avid Equestrian
Rachael Kraft is a professional writer and an avid equestrian with more than three decades of experience working with horses. For over ten years, she has been the lead content contributor for Double D Trailers.
Rachael has “been-there-done-that” when it comes to loading a difficult horse, waking up at dawn for a day at the show, and using a trailer to haul cross-country.
With knowing all of the ins and outs of horse ownership, all the way to the mechanical and technical aspects of horse trailers - Rachael works diligently to provide valuable viewpoints of the average horse person, along with well-researched content to help inform our readers. Rachael provides the "best of both worlds" when it comes to insightful, knowledgeable, and useful horse-related content.
Most importantly, Rachael Kraft is passionate about the safety features available on all Double D Trailers.
Rachael Kraft's Backstory
Rachael Kraft has owned a horse for 20 years and has ridden for 30 years.
Rachael had horses her whole childhood and learned to ride when she was 6 yrs old. She road hunt seat (jumping), trail rides, and trained many years with a high-level dressage instructor.
She showed in 4-H shows - a quarter horse and 2 thoroughbreds. She continued to ride and train into adulthood until she had to sell her horse when she got married.
In 1995, she bought a brand new 2H steel horse trailer and still rides whenever she can.
Articles by Rachael Kraft on the Double D Trailers Website
How Much Does Your Horse Trailer Weigh?
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Horse Trailer
Why You Should Avoid Cheap Horse Trailers
16 Essential Features for Horse Trailering
How to Find the Best Bumper Pull Horse Trailer
Caring For Your Senior Horse Until the End
Horse Trailer Sway Bars and Horse Trailer Axles: Do They Improve Your Towing Performance?
Understanding Common Distances in Horse Racing
The Top 5 Best Types of Hay for Horses (And 1 type to NEVER feed your horses!)
Should You Buy a Friesian Horse: Facts, Traits, and Temperament
4-Step Process for Shoeing a Horse
25 Horse and Rider Halloween Costumes You Won’t Believe!
Types of Cowboy Boots and Tips for Using Spurs
Horse Ear Positions: How to Get Your Horse to Pay Attention to Your Signals