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Myths and half-truths seem to be commonplace in the world of horse trailers. Many of these myths, stories, and rumors come about due to the mixing of truth with personal opinion. Often times these opinionated truths find themselves spreading like wildfire from person to person, with each individual seeming to add their own personal flare to what is already being passed around. Since so many of these myths are out and about amongst horse people, it’s only right to expose the myths with the real truth.

Gooseneck Trailers are Safer than Bumper Pull Trailers

This is a myth that has just a little bit of truth to it. Bumper pull trailers are notorious for having dangerous trailer sway and instability. There have been lots of reported incidents of these particular trailers becoming unhitched and causing accidents and serious injuries to the horses they were carrying. What gives the gooseneck trailer a safety advantage is that you have to use a pick-up truck to hook the trailer up to. Gooseneck trailers are hooked up to the bed of the truck, and when done by a qualified installer, can be extremely safe.

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On the other hand, a lot can go wrong when attaching a bumper pull trailer to your vehicle. There are many different ways to attach this type of trailer, which leaves many different ways to make a mistake. One tip to make your bumper pull trailer a bit safer to use is to put weight distribution bars in the trailer to help balance out the weight. Some trailers, as long as they are attached properly and have the right weight distribution, can still be very safe. However, if you are planning on hauling more than two or three horses, a gooseneck trailer is highly recommended.

Step Up Rear Entry Ramps Are Better than Rear Ramps

There are a ton of different brands, types, and kinds of ramps available on the market. It’s safe to say that not all of these ramps are safe or worth the investment to use. If you are using a ramp that is slippery or difficult for your horse to maneuver, your horse may be reluctant to use it. This means it will be more difficult for you to get your horse to go up the ramp. A slippery ramp can also result in an injured horse if the animal was to slip and fall.

However, if you get a good solid, sturdy ramp, it will be much better and easier for your horse to get in and out of your trailer. One thing to keep in mind is that these ramps are heavy and will require more than one person to help move them. Also, ramps are more useful for getting the horse out of the trailer than in.

Another reason ramps are safer than step ups is because it is very common for horses to fall from a step up entrance ramp. These horses often become trapped and can be difficult to free without some type of injury. Some injuries may even go so far as to fatally harm your horse.

This is one of the most highly debated myths that exists in the world of horses and horse owners. The topic of safe entry and exiting from a trailer is extremely important and should be carefully considered when choosing a ramp. Keep in mind that it is important to keep your horse’s safety as the number one concern. There are a lot of myths out there, so you really should make sure to do the proper research before using equipment to find out the real deal on what is best to use for your horse trailer.

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