Loading Horses

[Pete Jesse]

I plan on doing some woods work a few miles from my barn. My horses load easily one at a time. My question is should I be able to load them together in full harness?
If I do load them harnessed should they be tied in the trailer?

[dominiquer60]

When we load horses into the trailer with or with out harness we do it one at a time and tie them in the trailer, if they are harnessed we take bridles off and put halters back on. This is what works for us. If you have a wide trailer and small horses, two at a time may work if you feel that the animals and harness are not at risk of being damaged. Do what works for you AND feels safe.

Happy Woods Work,

[Dennis]

Try it and see how they do. I normally load mine one at a time with out harnesses on and tie them when I leave. On the trip back it depends on what time it is and if I have any sunlight to unharness and hang them in the trailer. Sometimes I will leave the harness on, bridle off, and load them one at a time, other times I will just drive them on the back of the trailer, tie up and go. I have not had any issues with any way.

[Pete]

I have drove mine on & off hooked to a log arch or forecart with no problems & left untied.

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