Emergency Trailering

A list of items for traveling in an emergency

If you live in an area where you need to move horses in a hurry, such as during an approaching wildfire, having these items compiled in advance can make life a lot easier for you and your horse.

Non-horse items to have in your truck/trailer

· Duct tape

· Black marker and paper

· Hammer, screw driver and pliers

· Knife

· Headlamp/flashlight

· Wd4o

· Human first aid kit/medicine

Horse items to have in your truck/trailer

· Extra lead rope and halter

· Buckets for water and feed

· Blanket/fly sheet

· horse first aid kit, including Bute, Banamine and anything else you might need

· Pelleted feed/bale of hay

Identification (examples) Think more, not less

· Black marker and paper

· Luggage tags (for tying in mane)

· Cattle tags (for tying in mane)

· Reflective tape

· Show Touch Up non-toxic paint

· Air Tag (GPS tracker)

· ID tags on halters

· https://id-myhorse.com Tags

· fetlock bands

· microchipping

Signage for trailer and/or stalls, with all of your info included. (In a baggie or laminated)

· One in the window of your truck

· One in the stall where your horse will be

· One taped inside your trailer

· Tape

Trailering Basics

· Have easy-to-catch horses (work with them well in advance)

· Practice catching in non-emergencies

· Load your horse in different trailers

· Be flexible

· Stay calm

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