Trailering
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Trailering for the first time
Trailering a horse for transport is something most owners take for granted as a common, necessary part of equine ownership. However, it can prove a frustrating and dangerous proposition – especially for first-time horse owners and owners of younger horses.... Read the full article
Julie Goodnight's "The Right Fit "
Is your horse's halter too snug or too loose? Does it hang down around his nose or squeeze his face, rubbing the hair away? Do you fit a rope halter the same as a webbed halter? How do you know if you horse's halter fits or what size halter he should wear? These are all legitimate questions and it is important to have a halter that fits your horse just right-for his comfort and his safety.... Read the full article
News
Trailering Safety with Leg Wraps
Protecting your horse’s leg during trailering or shipping is cheap insurance. As a hose rides in a trailer, there are constant challenges to his balance and on occasion he may lose his footing and step on himself or get stepped on by another horse. T... Read the full release
Don't Leave Your Stable With Out It: New for the Road
Don’t start your engine unless your kit is on board ! Your EquiMedic USA first aid kit should always be within reach for the safety of your horses and you. If you haul the nation’s roadways with your horses in tow, the new EquiMedic Large Traileri... Read the full release
New Equine Mini First Aid Kits Available
A series of comprehensive and disposable wound care treatment kits is the latest addition to EquiMedic USA’s line up of complete equine emergency first aid kits. Four new Mini Wound Care Kits expands the unique and varied inventory of EquiMedic’s fi... Read the full release
USRider Provides Special Access to Discounts
Lexington, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2008) – With temperatures cooling around the country, USRider reminds equestrians to take extra precaution when trailering horses this season. USRider, the nationwide roadside assistance program for equestrians, provides eme... Read the full release
New Complete Equine First Aid Kit
Horses define you: they are what you are, what your drive, how you dress, the music you listen to, how you spend your time and what your friends know about you. Your horses are also your responsibility and why you should be prepared to help them in ... Read the full release
USRider Urges Horse Owners to Use Air Pressure Monitor
Lexington, Ky. (Sept 12, 2006) – Flat tires are the leading cause of disablements involving horse trailers. USRider is involved in a research project with Dr. Tomas Gimenez to test the benefits (if any) of using air vs. nitrogen to inflate tow vehicl... Read the full release
USRider Offers Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season
Lexington, KY (Feb 08, 2008) – Before the start of the summer travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic yet essential maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for... Read the full release
Horse Quencher Named “Official Hydration Product of the AERC”
Newtown, PA — Equatic Solutions and the American Endurance Ride Conference are proud to announce that Horse Quencher is joining the AERC family as a Platinum sponsor, and as the “Official Hydration Product of the AERC.” Horse Quencher™, the product d... Read the full release
Stress on the Showground: Quick Tips to Reduce Horse Show Stress
Every competitive horse owner knows that showtime is stressful. However, stress from training to trailering can affect horses, too.1Horses can continue feeling the stress even after stepping off the trailer. Situations such as increased stall time — ... Read the full release
Grooming Tip for Achieving the Premium Show Coat
Did you know that the Durvet-Kensington Premium Protective Fly Sheet can give your horse a natural show coat without using any harmful chemicals on a day to day basis and prevents your horses coat from fading in day to day turn out conditions? The U... Read the full release
Horse Quencher Now Available in Convenience Packs
Box of ten single-serving packets available in four flavors.Newtown, PA — Equatic Solutions announces the release of a new version of Horse Quencher(TM), the product designed to encourage your horse to drink water. The new package is a box of ten con... Read the full release
Be Prepared: Trail Rides
A veteran of more than 50 AQHA trail rides, Janice Tramel of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, speaks from experience when she advises trail riders on preparedness.Long before you leave home, “you need to prepare you and your horse,” Janice says. “You need to ... Read the full release
USRider Calls for Improvements on Trailer Wiring
Lexington, KY (Feb. 9, 2006) – USRider urges manufacturers of horse trailers to improve their wiring practices. Trailers flex and move constantly when being towed, so it is imperative that proper wiring techniques be used to ensure the proper and con... Read the full release
Grand Prix Level Show Jumper to Promote Equine Stomach Ulcer Prevention
DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 9, 2006 — Merial announced today that Grand Prix Level Show Jumping athlete AAron Vale will serve as an official spokesperson for the company’s equine ulcer product – ULCERGARD™ (omeprazole), the only product proven to prevent stoma... Read the full release
EasyCare Inc. Announces the Release of the Easyboot Rx
Tucson, Arizona EasyCare, Inc. has developed a new rehabilitation boot and padding system that will be available to the public in February. The Easyboot Rx is just the prescription for horses requiring a therapy boot that offers stability and suppor... Read the full release
USRider Offers Tips for Winter Travel Season
Lexington, KY (Nov 18, 2008) – With the change of seasons, USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, reminds those who travel with horse to be careful when traveling and to invest time doing routine preventive t... Read the full release
EquiSpirit Aids Traveling Equestrians
Lexington, Ky., (Sept. 8, 2006) – The EquiSpirit Trailer Company has teamed up with USRider to offer an additional safety feature to its customers. EquiSpirit is including a one-year USRider Equestrian Motor Plan membership with the purchase of any t... Read the full release
Horsetrailermonitor.com to Sponsor the Horse TV Channel
Wickenburg, Arizona - November 3, 2006 HorseTrailerMonitor.com is pleased to announce its two-year corporate sponsorship of The HorseTV Channel. HorseTrailerMonitor.com, a Wickenburg, Arizona-based company, designs and markets video monitoring and su... Read the full release
Horse Quencher™ Now Available in Giant Economy Tub
Customer demand drives decision to offer economic 144-serving containerNewtown, PA — Equatic Solutions announces the release of a new version of Horse Quencher™, the product designed to encourage your horse to drink water. The new package is a 3.5 ga... Read the full release
USRider Cautions Horse Owners about Catalytic Converter Thefts
Lexington, KY (Oct. 22, 2007) – Catalytic converters are being stolen from vehicles across the country, and USRider warns horse owners and others who regularly haul animals to be on guard. “This is especially relevant to our members who drive heavy-d... Read the full release
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