How Do You Respond In A Horse Trailer Accident?
Trailering horses is a big task. You’ve got to make sure that your truck is able to pull the trailer safely and that it is in proper working condition. A thorough inspection of the horse trailer follows, ensuring that the tires are properly inflated and safe, and the electric wires for lights are working. Then comes the task of loading the trailer with tack and supplies. Once the horses are loaded and everything is ready to go, you hope for a safe trip with no extraordinary circumstances. But what if something does happen? Horse trailer accidents are every horseman’s worst nightmare. They are dangerous not only for you and your animals, but everyone in the vicinity. There is nothing worse than having to make hard decisions about your injured, or worse, trapped equine. Knowing how to respond appropriately in an emergency is the key. Stay calm. If you are hauling horses and there is an accident, the first thing you must do is to remain calm. Whether it is just a minor fender-bender or a
