THE SAVVY WAY TO STOCK YOUR TRAILER

net filled---and keep him occupied---if you’re stuck in traffic. If a full hay net isn’t enough to stop your horse from kicking or scrambling, see if you have sufficient room to creep forward slightly with the truck and trailer. Even a little movement will remind a horse to keep his feet underneath him for balance.

Finally, never unload a horse in a traffic jam, even in the worst backup. Doing so will put your horse, yourself and the motorists around you at significant risk of injury. And, of course, a catastrophe could occur if a horse gets loose on the highway. Keep him in the trailer, no matter how fretful he becomes.