If you’re looking for a new trailer for your horse, carefully consider the safety features available. Certain precautions can prevent injuries to both you and your animals. Your specific needs may vary depending on your horse’s temperament and size, but here are a few points that owners should keep in mind.

What Safety Measures Should You Look for in a New Trailer?

1. Double the Doors

Choose a trailer with a large main door to make loading and unloading easier for your horse. There should also be a secondary barrier separating the stall and the main door to keep the horse from bolting when you open the trailer. Finally, there should be at least one escape exit—a human-sized door that will allow anyone inside the trailer to leave if your horse is acting up or has boxed them into a corner.

2. Comfortable Design

An uncomfortable horse is more likely to act up or develop health problems due to stress. Choose a trailer made of sturdy material that won't be prone to shifting or creaking, like steel, aluminum, or fiberglass-reinforced wood. Padded walls and slip-resistant flooring will also help prevent injuries. There should also be ventilation and roofing insulation to keep the temperature comfortable, as a simple metal trailer can become overly hot on the road.

3. Breakaway Brakes

Any hitch can fail and allow your hauling equipment to separate from your vehicle. If this happens, a trailer can keep moving at high speeds and run off the road or crash. Breakaway brakes engage if the trailer detaches, slowing and eventually stopping the trailer to hopefully prevent accidents.

For quality used and new trailers with up-to-date safety features, visit Jackssons Trailers in Albuquerque, NM. Since 1992, they’ve provided Bernalillo County residents with exceptional customer service while offering a wide selection of utility trailers, horse trailers, and cargo options. If you have questions, call (505) 884-0891. You can also view their inventory or design a custom trailer on their website.