I have tried a new method for trailer training that I really love and works great. The problem I have always had with trailer training is that I eventually win and they go in but its not like they really want to, they do it because I bug them enough that they go in so that I will leave them alone. The problem with the trailer is that it resembles a cave and caves are where a horse’s predator lives. Horses are basically claustrophobic and it is against all their instincts to go in a trailer. If you have ever ridden in a horse trailer (an experience I think everyone should do once) you would wonder, if they ever went in once, why would they ever go back. It is not a fun ride, noisy, rough and hard to keep your balance on easy turns. So the challenge has been to make it a place where they want to be, a place they will willingly and eagerly go into. So here is the best method I have ever tried and one I will always use from now on. It makes it their choice and the trailer becomes their sanctuary. Here is what to do.... Horse Trailer Training Let me know if you have any great methods. Click here to leave comment. - by Horse Girl
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One concern with this technique that was expressed was that you need to know the horse will stand in the trailer before you shut the door. I would agree with this to a point. There is a fine line here, in that you also don't want the horse to get the idea that he can come out when he wants to. Instead of when you ask him to. So here is a bit more to my trailer training to clarify.
You now have the horse in the trailer, and if you have done it correctly, he has loaded a number of times half way and you have backed him out. I am talking a number of times before you allow him to go the entire way in. Once all the way in take a read on your horse. If he looks like he is relaxed and just wants to rest, let him rest. If he seems anxious and scared then before he wants to back out, you ask him to back out so that it is your decision. Load him a number of times, letting him rest each time a little longer than the last.
When he seems like he is relaxed and standing in the trailer, at this point he should be really tired, I'm sure you will be also. Some horses will be at this point on the first full entry into the trailer. When the horse is at this point, then, and only then, you want to shut the doors and take him for a ride. I have found that if you shut the door and just stand there they realize they are trapped and concentrate on that. We want to get their minds off of their claustrophobic tendencies and get the horses mind to concentrating on keeping his balance.
This first trip should be short. A couple of times around the block. Stop and ask him to unload as quickly as possible after you stop. Remember, we want it to be our idea not the horses. Each time you do this, let the horse stand a bit longer. Try not to get him out if he is not standing well. But don't let him thrash about and hurt himself either. If you have done your homework and worked through this process properly as described, your horse will be glad to have the chance to just stand still. You will also be amazed at how quickly he will learn to just get in when you open the doors and avoid all the work.
