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To your horse, trailers are dark, scary caves
where he could easily become trapped by
a predator. If he fears trailers, your job is to
patiently work with him until he trusts you
as the herd leader and understands that this
“cave” is safe. Here’s how.
You’ll need: A nylon or leather halter;
20-foot longe line; 12-foot lead rope;
dressage whip.
Before you begin: Park
your rig in a safe, level area
with good footing. Leave
the trailer hitched to your
truck, so it’s secure and so
your horse becomes used to
the sight of a full rig. Open
up both rear doors, and
remove the middle divider
so the “cave” will be more
open and inviting. Outfit
your horse in a halter and
longe line. Lead him to an
Hauling Hints�
By J.F. sheppard Photos by Heidi Nyland
Conquer Trailer Fear
Help your horse feel safe entering and riding in the
trailer with our expert’s eight-step technique.
Click on the
numbers above to
help your horse
overcome his
fear of the “dark,
scary cave.”
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area with level footing in plain view of the
truck and trailer.
Note: As you follow these steps, always
stay safe. If you need to, ask for help from a
qualified trainer/certified riding instructor.
Oregon-based trainer J.F. sheppard practices
Responsible Horsemanship. He’s certified under
top Paint Horse trainer William T. Lawrence.
Click above to see a well-trained horse calmly entering a trailer.
March 2010
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