Tips to Keep Your Horse Cool and Healthy in a Warm Trailer
Hitting the road with your horse in summer can be challenging. Even the latest and the most expensive horse trailer can overheat due to the soaring temperature and lack of shade on the road. This can make it unbearable for your animals and cause them to fall sick. Don’t worry, though. We can help.
Here are a few tips to help you keep your horse trailer cool and comfortable in summer. Read on to learn more, and for more information, contact Glenn’s Trailer Sales in Stuart, FL!
Be Strategic about Your Travel Time
The first thing you’ll need to do is pick the right time for traveling. If possible, try to be on the road in the morning before the sun hits midday or later in the evening once it's more comfortable for your livestock.
Keep Your Trailer Well-Ventilated
Next, you’ll want to ensure sufficient airflow in your horse trailer to keep your animals relaxed.
Before you leave home, spend a few minutes opening every vent and window on your horse trailer and install a few fans, if needed, to maintain the airflow. This will help replace the internal hot and humid air with fresher wind from outside.
Use Reflective Tint on the Windows
Windows can allow a lot of heat into your horse trailer, especially if they are facing the sun. We often recommend our customers apply reflective tint on their windows to help lower the temperature inside. Reflective tint reflects the sunlight before it enters the trailer and helps keep your vehicle cooler. However, choose a safe and legal tint to avoid getting into trouble.
Promote Hydration
More importantly, you’ll want to take a few proactive steps to keep your horse cool and happy on the road—one of them is keeping them hydrated.
Check if your trailer has sufficient drinking water available during your trip. If your horses are picky about what they drink, you’ll want to bring fresh water from home. Let the water quench their thirst and replenish the moisture lost through sweating. This will make the trip much more enjoyable for them.
Keeping your horse cool and comfortable during summer travel is essential to their health and well-being. We hope this guide comes in handy in ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip for you and your equine companion. If you need more advice or are still searching for a durable and reliable horse trailer, visit Glenn’s Trailer Sales. We have a fine selection of premium horse trailers for sale, and we can help you select a model that fits your budget and unique requirements. You’ll find us in Stuart, FL, happily welcoming our patrons from Jupiter and West Palm Beach!