| The requirements for horses when traveling are | | | | Food and water are not required on short |
| similar to those of a horse in a loose box / stable. | | | | journeys although the availability of hay can calm |
| He should be warm in the winter and kept from | | | | nervous horses. On long journeys water should be |
| being too hot in the warmer months. Have a | | | | offered regularly and hay available. |
| plentiful supply of fresh air without a drought, a | | | | Clothing for the horse should be chosen with |
| non slip surface / footing and the least amount of | | | | consideration, temperature on the day of |
| noise / disturbance as can be maintained. Many | | | | traveling, traveling alone or with company, type of |
| horses adapt well to traveling and will travel well if | | | | horse, type of vehicle and length of journey will all |
| given the space and are driven with care and | | | | affect the types of clothing chosen for the horse. |
| consideration along with the suspension of the | | | | Essential items for every horse when traveling |
| transporter being good. Many horses sweat when | | | | include head collar and clip on lead rope, bandages |
| traveling so common sense will tell the handler | | | | and leg pads or travel boots, tail bandage or tail |
| what rug would be the most suitable for the | | | | guard, sweat rugs / summer sheet / or other |
| journey that is to be undertaken. | | | | day rugs (dependent on the temperature). A |
| On long journeys regular checks should be done | | | | sweat rug is the most effective on longer |
| to ensure that the horse(s) stay comfortable and | | | | journeys for regulating the horses temperature |
| content throughout their journey. It is important | | | | should he sweat. All rugs should be secured with a |
| to remember that the more horses traveling in | | | | roller if they do not have cross over surcingle |
| the horsebox, the higher the temperature will be. | | | | straps. |
| Temperature can be regulated in trailers with the | | | | The most important thing to remember is |
| opening / closing of the back doors of the trailer | | | | common sense, safety and the welfare of the |
| (they should not be left open when on | | | | horse. |
| motorways, extreme cold or in heavy traffic). | | | | |