Trailering Horses - Part 2

This is the second part of the series in trailering horses. There is a lot more to safely and responsibly hauling horses then we are often aware of or that is taught at a beginners level. It is my hope that with this series of videos, we can save someone the grief and the tragedy of an avoidable, serious accident

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[scottbobcat]

My daddy put me in the back of a trailer and drove me around before I ever pulled an animal and it was the best lesson I ever had

[simonschwarzmann]

I dont have a horse, I probably will never have a horse, but I could listen to this gentleman for hours.

[markchoate]

Dewayne, I've watched your videos since the beginning. I love the cigar vids, the life-lesson vids, and the horsemanship videos for sure. But I believe this is the most valuable and best done video of them all. I watched both of these and found myself nodding my head over and over again. Even said, "Preach on, brother" once, ha. This should be mandatory viewing for every person who handles horses. I know you're like myself and you've heard waaay too many terrible stories of folks and horses injured or killed by not following so many of these guidelines. Thank you for making this series!!

[cameronwitmer]

This is very interesting to me. I grew up raising cattle and horses, then I started studying theology in Bible college and seminary until I racked up enough debt that I dropped out of my graduate program to drive 18 wheelers and pay down debt. Today, I drive a prevost H3-45 motor coach and wouldn’t pay another dime to an academic institution; having too much fun. This man has a good head on his shoulders, and from a physics/transportation standpoint his priorities and attitudes are straight and his advice is plum line. I have many academic interests but this video is simple, down to earth, and very refreshing.

As an aside:

I bet you this man would be rich if he had a penny for every instance some knucklehead in a Prius, covered in PETA and woke-left stupidity stickers, did something dangerous on the highway putting him and his animals at risk. Those of us who haul precious cargo see it every day and we know those virtue signal mobiles are driven by masked people possessing no passengers or virtue.

Finally, if you’re still reading this, read more Calvin and Rothbard and listen to more Jones and Haggard.

Soli deo Gloria

[jakemccracken]

Love the video! Thanks for saying please don’t let your horses put their heads out the windows, I just cringe every time I see someone doing that. Safe travels.

[OneBrightLightTN]

I rode in the trailer when I picked up my weanling colt. He was scared so I rode in the trailer with him while my husband drove. I called my husband and told him he needed to take off slower and come to a stop slower. He swore he was driving easy but being in that trailer it feels different. You are absolutely right. The driver needs to drive very aware and really pay attention

[markeastin]

Equally as good as your first on trailering. You might want to address to tie or not tie your horse. One of your best tips in this video was no hay or shavings. Great job, I hope more people will follow your advice. Thanks!

[craig]

I headed south out of Fort Worth & as I came into Burleson I noticed traffic backed up & flashing lights. As I finally pulled up I saw a truck that had been pulling a horse trailer. A policeman walked by my window with a distressed look. I asked if someone was hurt. I could see tears as he told me the horse had fallen through the wood floor & before the driver got stopped the horse had lost his back legs. I didn’t see anything but the vision in my mind is something I will never forget.

[razzikatta]

the few peaceful moments of my day when I watch this and smile and not worry about any of my serious life problems

[dn]

I trailer my horses long distance fairly often. If you will drive a little slower than the traffic, you greatly reduce the need to change lanes or have someone close up in front of you. In my mind it is safer to back a horse out of the trailer, although I do it both ways. After having a bearing problem years ago, I feel the hubs whenever I stop for fuel or lunch. They should be cool to the touch. Also, my mindset when driving is that I WILL NOT swerve to avoid hitting something. I'll apply the brakes as hard as I think the horses can handle. But, I do not want to lose control of the trailer by getting into a jackknife.

[makmak]

This man is so easy to listen to. I actually finally learned something

[ronaldharmon]

Off topic but when you said RAT DOG I about spit out my coffee, I used to own a Great Dane [RIP] and every time he saw a "Rat Dog" he would freak as if to say "WHY ARE YOU YAPPING, don't you know I'll snack on you!" 😄

[garywanner]

This 2 part series is the most important and best videos Dewayne has made to date. I would add to check tire pressures every time you take a trip, and visually check all tires every time you stop. Also, the faster you go, the more heat generated inside the tires, and heat is what destroys them. Stay in the right lane, relax and loose the agenda. Get yourself, your rig and those beautiful horses safely to your destination, then have fun!

[Json.-]

I’m a truck driver and I have to haul a horse soon for the first time and everything you said seems like common sense to me and just makes perfect sense and I would have probably done most of what you said, the one spot I would have missed is having the trailer level as possible so thank you and any trucker that honks around a horse should be .. never mind😊

[JagVentures]

Thank you for your wonderful content - sending you, and everyone reading this best wishes and tranquility.

[dustongann]

Trailering is a lost art, thanks for the advice.

[jeepdriver]

Dwayne, love the saying "You have to think for your horse". Had a friend purchase a used horse trailer, didn't check the wooden floor and his horse lost a hoof when the floor gave way at 55 miles an hour. As usual you are right on every piece of advise you gave on both these videos. Stay safe my friend and look forward to the next video.

[cowpolk.]

Yes Sir, ya nailed it on the ramp load.

[joechev]

You go my like as soon as you said slow down! Be cautious of your cargo at all times even unloaded.

[Macsrus]

I don’t have a horse,
Truck, or
Trailer
BUT these videos are therapeutic 😎