Trailering Horses - Part 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2023
- 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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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
Mate…. Illegal
It’s not illegal live it done on a farm out in the pastures, which is where it’s usually done.
Yes I was in the trailer on private property going maximum 20 miles an hour nothing illegal just a very good life lesson
@@scottbobcat8450 my brain jumped to a man going 65 on the highway with a child hopping around the back.
@@jawnson2613 not illegal. Horse transporters do it all the time. Just have to have a way to exit the trailer from the inside.
I dont have a horse, I probably will never have a horse, but I could listen to this gentleman for hours.
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
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!!
I'm not into transporting animals, but agreed there are some very good and well put advices here in those videos
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
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.
This man is so easy to listen to. I actually finally learned something
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!
the few peaceful moments of my day when I watch this and smile and not worry about any of my serious life problems
Thank you for your wonderful content - sending you, and everyone reading this best wishes and tranquility.
Turn the stereo off so you can hear your equipment.
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.
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.
The voice of experience from an intelligent, thoughtful guy. Thanks.
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!
Trailering is a lost art, thanks for the advice.
You go my like as soon as you said slow down! Be cautious of your cargo at all times even unloaded.
Excellent video, the horse whisperers definitely know how to take care of precious cargo! 🌠👏👏👏💕
Yes Sir, ya nailed it on the ramp load.
Thank you fore some good advice there. Not so much new to me, but nice to hear your wive of it.
One thing I realy like to have is a backupcamera in the trailer so I can see whats going on back at the horses.
Congratulation to a real nice trailer.
BR/ Chris BounceCreek Ranch, Sweden
Excellent information. On the trailer issues you mentioned, I've seen many trailers lose the wheels, and 3 times I've seen the FLOOR give out and drag the horses legs off
I don’t have a horse,
Truck, or
Trailer
BUT these videos are therapeutic 😎
get a horse!🙂
great vid.. luv hear his accent twang talkn good common sense real good tips advice. Horse luvvers must luv this guy Dewayne .
Do more Goodluck
Outstanding
Slow down, oh my goodness YES, thank you
Sound advice!. 👍👍
Thank you for breaking things down! These videos are very helpful and I learned a lot! Thank you thank you thank you!
GREAT advice!!
Really appreciate your knowledge and enjoy the videos. Thank you.
Thank you. Such great advice🐴
Glad to find someone else that doesn't put shavings and hay in trailer when hauling.
My rule of thumb when I'm hauling more than 6-7 hours is I stop at about 6 hours for a 20-30 minute break from vibration and bracing/balance. I cut truck off and offer water and a little hay then.
The caveats are type of trailer and antsy horses. With a slant like this and an antsy horse I may not stop for that long until it's time to unload and stay.
With a stock trailer and an antsy horse, I'll have cut gate shut anyway and will stop. That horse I will untie and offer water and a little hay. Those horses that get bouncy when standing still in trailer for awhile usually are better if they can move around a little then.
I'm also going to say I've been putting a fly mask on during hauling for about a year. Never did before but had a friends horse lose an eye from road grit. So it's a good idea unless all your windows/open areas have screens.
One thing that gets me! When a motorcycle goes by me doing 120 mph man that's just crazy! Or 6 or 7 motorcycles going in and out of traffic like they are nuts!
Your videos are awesome! Full of common sense. I sure appreciate you sharing! Thank you!
Thank you for the videos and practical, wise advice directly from real world experience. Much appreciated!
I will never have a horse or need a horse trailer but here I am watching video about a horse trailer.
Great video Dwayne and Mama. Really enjoying these since I found you. Be nice is such good advise.
Yes sir. I reckon that’s proper advise!! 💪🇺🇸💯
I really enjoy your videos. I'm not a owner myself, but have family that has that covered. I shared both of these with my Family in Eastern Appalachia. Thanks so much.
I'm glad I found you in the TH-cam, I'll be gladly listening to your wisdom in podcast format!
thank you for all the info you put out I enjoy the common since motivational talks, I've just started a regenerative homestead channel 406regen to document my regenerative journey on restoring a homestead from 1911
love the info brother very informative, things i didnt know....hey tell mama continue with her videos ,be encouraged, theyre really good , my wife and i both enjoy them
Thank you for doing these videos!
I enjoy doing volunteer work via Equine therapy for children.
I really enjoy your channel Dwayne, and I've learned a lot from you!
I really respect the way you handle & treat your horses, just like a very kind Horse 💗Whisperer!
I don't haul horses, but I found these two videos to be very informative & it makes a lot of common sense!
I also enjoy your life stories (like the 3 legged dog story) 😊
Good, straight-forward advice. Not the least bit scratchy!
Part 2 was just as important as part 1. Every person who intends on trailering their horse should watch it. I have a couple videos on my channel too on this subject and it never gets old and I always learn something new from other people's experiences with trailering. It's probably one of the most dangerous things we do with our horses so it's serious that we know every bit we can before setting out in even a short journey. Thanks again Dwayne 🤠🐎
Nothing wrong with being "scratchy" when the topic deserves it! Great information as always. Thanks... again! :)
I'd love to ride a horse one day and I find it fascinating when you talk about all of this stuff Dewayne
I'm Enjoying the Podcast a lot!
Great video brother keep up the great work
Nothing like a good old boy talking and smoking a cigar! Love it!
I'll have to keep an eye out, I really enjoy the philosophy and motivational content.
Great video Duane. Safety 1st. Again great video for sure.
Thank you so much for trying to bring us all back around . Men and women alike are lost . So your words and your wisdom some of us can find some hope . In the man has fear they call it hopium . Hope Grace faith and honor that's what I want to hear about ! I know from experience that which works and that which doesn't . Thank you so much for influencing us to stand tall again
Well, I just commented on another video of yours, but I'll comment here too. Since I'm trying to get what I need to be a horse riding instructor, these videos are gonna be very enjoyable. I have a feeling I'll be coming back to this channel quite often.
Very nice trailer.
I don't feed in the trailer either. Besides the reasons you pointed out, left over hay tends to get wet and often doesn't dry fast enough to avoid getting moldy, especially in wetter climates. When all that stuff dries out, it goes back into the air when the trailer moves again. ......Totally agree on keeping them loaded during the day, but stops are important.....plus, a power nap for the driver!
Great videos, Thanks!
Dwayne, totally agree on No ramps. But in 60s, Big Santa Gertrudis ranch I worked for, we had the big Bobtail livestock trucks & would have to use the livestock ramps to load & unload horses. WE did go to gooseneck trailers, while I was still there. I would slot my horses, even in the gooseneck, when I could.
Good topic on part 1 & 2. Hope it helps someone out.
Have good one.
Enjoying a Partagas 1845 Clasico
You nailed it!!!!!!
Dwayne I can't tha k you enough for all the self help and advice videos you have put out. You pulled me back to reality and have gave me the confidence to keep going and become a great man
Enjoyed the video I wish some of the RV vacationer's could hear your safety tips on interstate driving they put a lot of people in danger every time they hook up the old RV
Sure enjoy your conversation
4:39 and 6:08 AMEN to that! Excellent advice.
Learned some good pts on vid 1&2
Excellent video wish I would have had when I was new to hauling!!! 😅❤
Another great video lesson sir. We've hauled horses many miles, and I agree with your comments here. And I would add, as others have, "drive smoothly". Make the ride as comfortable as possible for your horses.
Regular "floor inspection" is absolutely mandatory.
23:15 "yeehaw" from Dwayne Dry Creek Wrangler School.
Sarcastic but a yeehaw none the less
Good stuff
I've shattered rear leaf springs from having my hitch too high. Luckily the axle didn't fall off. It's very important to have evenly distributed weight.
Solid trailering advice.. points I over looked
I think a reverse slant is the one horses like best. With my stock trailer, they turn with body slanted in that position if loose
Hey Dwayne, I’ve found that when I travel long distance in hot areas. To take along a big bag of carrots. They’re mostly water and my horses don’t dehydrated as bad. Plus it gives the kids( my kids ) something to do while checking on them. But this, like I said is in hot weather.
Like the trailer.
Great video!
Hey Dwayne, I hope you reconsider dropping the non-horse videos. I bet lots of people are like me and don't ride, wrangle, smoke cigars or a pipe but enjoy listening to you talk about those things and mostly the philosophy. Either way keep up the good work!
Love ur Content…Try to make more videos on different aspects of life…Life lessons videos etc….Getting experience from veteran is really a pure gem 💎….
Living in a city in Scotland... there are no horses. Infact I've never really had an interest in horses. Yet I jist watched a man talk about trailering horses for 25 mins and feel all the better for it.
Thanks for taking the time to make the videos on the channel. The other one I watched was when u have 3 seconds to unleash hell on a horse of if it tries to bite you. If I ever come across a horse in glasgow city centre who tries to bite me I'll know what to do. If it kicks me it's just scared. If I survive I know to do nothing as its not aggression. 😀
Lots of good advice here. For those with tie or not tie questions it’s circumstantial. Open, straight load, untied you might find them facing backwards due to the putting the wind at their butts. They’ll do it out in the pasture so most likely in the trailer. I always tie or use trailer ties. I prefer trailer ties with the quick release buckles. I’ve also had to cut lead ropes as well. Pulling back is a flight reaction if they get in a bind or fearful. Consider your buddy sour horses as well. If you take their buddy out first the one left in the trailer gets antsy and pulls back if tied. Of course all that needs to be worked on outside the trailer. I agree with Dewayne slant is preferred and if you’ve got a trailer with a wood floor and cattle panels stapled down to the floor, only run your cows in that one. You might get by with an unshod horse in one but it’s a matter of time that a shod horse will hang up. Just humbly sharing experience
I agree 100% on those ramps.
Yes
Holy Smoke! I don't see how you will be able to separate "horse lessons" from "life lessons" when they are so closely related. This is great stuff.
Thanks for fixing the microphone. :) Not a bad looking cigar, either.....
Yes masterful
Great part two and it’s obvious you have practical experience. Your comment on horses with their head outside a trailer is a real pet peeve of mine too! I think it reflects a lack common sense, and that’s the G rated version of my opinion.
Very informative even to someone like myself that don't own horse, but hope to one day.
I have 2 questions.
1. If you have a horse like Boone that doesn't like the trailer, would you load him first or last?
Also if your traveling a distance what would you do if the weather is inclement when you stop for the night- do you leave the horses in the trailer all night or go ahead and let them out in the rain or whatever it maybe?
Really enjoy all the videos. God bless you.
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.
Patrolman Dewayne coming out!! Awesome wisdom and truth Good Shepherd!
Hi Dewayne, could you do a video or podcast on helmets when riding? Pros and cons, your thoughts and opinions, experiences re them. A lot of judgement coming my way for not wearing one recently by fellow horse people in my neck of the woods. Thank you for all of your posts! I learn so much.
I like both videos and your right...slow down people.
Nice Saddle King jacket.
I picked up a 3h lq 32' long on floor. I never towed a goose neck 5th wheel. I bought horses in Tenn. Bought the trailer also. Beautiful Elite. I wanted to have trailer looked at by mechanic to prevent problems. You mentioned it...bad bearings. I lost a wheel going 65 on major Interstate! Get your" new to you trailer,"checked before hauling, as he said! I hauled long distance and lost 1 day from bearing incident.
I hauled over 1600 miles. I was very surprised the amount of water they drank.....very little. I am assuming it's they did not wish to breath the urine?? Horses were in trailer long time....they were all fine as I pulled over at min. every 4 to 5 hours.
Thank you Dewayne!! That was perfect!! I have wondered about a couple of those things & you have clarified!! I was SO hoping to bring my horse down this year from Michigan, and it would have been my first long haul, of course, that's now out of the question, sadly 😔. I love your teaching tho. Can you talk more about tieing the horse in the trailer, vs, not tieing. And, do you back the horse out, or let them turn? I have always backed out. But my new/current horse has some unknown issues with the trailer, I think somewhere he may have had a bad experience, so I'm going slow with him. My trailer is exactly like yours only a 2-horse, a 4Star trailer. My horse is 14.3hh and stocky quarter build, I'm NOT sure he could turn in there w/o getting stuck. If he got stuck, I think he may panic, so.. I haven't tried. Also, I was always taught to keep them tied, and at a length that they CANNOT have their head, which should prevent them from getting a leg over the line. Also keeping them tied helps them with their stability & stay standing, or to regain their footing in a bad situation. What do you think about that and could you comment more on those items please? And yes, THANK YOU, regarding your window recommendation, keep the window bars CLOSED!!! Thx Dewayne.
I don’t have horses, but an avid follower. You mentioned spending the night in an RV park. We RV with our yellow lab, sometimes use RV parks. How do you clean up after your horses?
I could be wrong, but seems like a slant load would be less susceptible to sideways sway from the horse shifting like you mentioned in part 1 and instead would send it in a more manageable direction for the vehicle. Curious how tall or wide does the trailer need to be…certainly there would be larger draft breeds but would a fairly standard slant load horse trailer be the correct dimensions for a 16-18 hand horse.
as a otr truck driver when I started hauling cattle I was told to drive like I had a glass of water on my dash and to not spill It
What do you think about putting protective wear on horses legs?
Horses travel better in slant horse because as they are quadrapeds they transfer their weight over all legs equally, which is harder for them when their front loaded due to the acceleration and not being able to transfer weight as quickly as acceleration happens. They also have the partition to brace against. Most loading problems are with trailers that are back to front loading. If I have to use front to back trailers I put them in and let them find their place themselves, they generally put themselves with their head to the back. Dwayne can you do a loading video preferably with a shy horse.
Dewayne, can you show how you tie your horses in the trailer?
Experiment:
Hold your hands down below your chin and look at them, now keep your hands at the same position and look out at the horizon. You will notice that you have a much clearer image of your hands when you look at the horizon than you have of the horizon when you’re looking at your hands. When you are driving a heavy vehicle your eyes should be focusing on a good 14-15 second lead time.
I train new drivers of prevost motorcoaches/tour busses and I always ask them who their favorite musician is. Let’s say they tell me it’s Bruce Springsteen. I tell them, drive as though Bruce is sleeping in the back of this bus. The same thing should be happening when you’re hauling livestock; lullaby them to sleep with gentle floating.
I’ve always disliked hay in a trailer. They don’t really need it and it flies around when on the road and can hit them in the eyes too. Just my thoughts on that.
Good advice video for hauling.
Dwayne, what are your thought on tied vs untied on trailer rides?
Excellent 2-part series, thanks. Are you moving the school to Wyoming?
Thanks for making this! I’m trying to trade in The Behemoth for something I can actually maneuver for our horses, so I really appreciate the advice.
You mentioned you drive at night. My dad was adament about safety checks on vehicle/trailers. Lighting checks (brakes, directionals, etc), brake checks and nothing loose that could fly around and injure.
Actually, just the opposite. I said I do not drive at night because I cannot see well in the dark. However, your dad was absolutely correct about safety checks and light jacks. Those hold just as true for day driving as they do for night.
Hello, thank you so much for your awesome videos. We are moving back to NC from Ca in June. We bought a small horse ranch and plan on trailering our horses short distances to ride ( approximately 30 miles). I have a 2009 F150. I know you said that you would never use a half ton and I can't say that I disagree coming from the RV business. It use to drive me crazy to see a 3/4 ton truck pulling a 15,000 toy hauler down the road so I get it. I really don't want to buy a new truck to tow my horses 30 miles, do you feel that the newer Fords that have the good integrated brake controllers and anti trailer sway controls is safe to pull two quarter horses 30 miles to take a Saturday afternoon ride on a quiet North Carolina road or do you feel strong enough that you would sell a truck and get a 3/4 ton? Keep in mind we are not out on i70 going through the Rockies or I25 going through Casper with strong winds and 18 wheelers sucking in the trailer. If we are trailering them it's because the weather is nice and we want a nice ride or possibly taking one to the vet etc. Your thoughts?
Really enjoy your vids and really looking forward to get back into horses, it's been a couple decades!
That beard, the hair, the cigar, the swagger. This guy looks like the phrase: Reject modernity, embrace tradition. Sensational
I’m going to get a trailer from TX this weekend. I’m hauling back empty of course TX-FL. It’s a brenderup pulling with a grand Cherokee. Super light 1550lbs. Any suggestions?
I wish I would have met you 30yrs ago.. People don't realize it but their are some false teachers/instructors that can or could get you killed or hurt by teaching wrong methods..Love your teachings.
In livestock type trailer, do you tie them or leave them loose? In straight load, how do you tie them off? Can you show how to actually tie the knot?