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Trailer Checklist

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Trailer Checklist

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Inspecting the Trailer
- The trailer should look square and straight.
- Doors hang and swing properly.
- All latches, hinges, and pins are snug and tight.
- Make sure there's no rust on seams.
- Check the floor with a knife for rot.
- Mats should be in good shape, with nothing to catch feet on.
- Chest and butt bars at the dividers and center boards should fit snugly.
- There should be no sharp edges inside.
- Make sure the tires have no cuts, bulges, worn treads or steel belts showing.
- Inflate tires to the pounds of pressure listed on the tire.
- Be sure brakes are working properly and adjusted for your loaded weight.
- Make sure the ball is properly sized for your trailer.
- Make sure the trailer sits level when hitched.
- Hook the safety chains - can you cross them to eliminate any droop that might catch on something?
- Plug in the electrical system and check running lights, brake lights and turn signals.
Every Time You Go Out
- Check the hitch for cracks and the bolts for signs of wear.
- Make sure to anchor any tack firmly in place.
- Ensure there is no rust in the receiver.
- Make sure the ball is tight.
- Check the electrical system, brakes, running lights, directionals, tire pressure and chains.
- Check for hornet or wasp nests.
- Make sure doors are all securely fastened.
Items to Have When Traveling
- Insurance card.
- Registrations for both vehicle and trailer.
- Current inspection where needed.
- Coggins for horses and health papers for all animals.
Items Useful to Have in the Trailer
- Basic tool kit.
- Jack or portable hydraulic lift.
- Extra twine, double-ended snaps, knife (to cut the ropes), crowbar.
- Human and animal first aid kits.
- Longe whip, longe line, an extra cotton lead, a lead line with a chain and an extra halter, sheet or blanket for horses.
- Proper cables.
- Chocks for tires.
- Flares.
- Large container of fresh water for animals and/or coolant system breakdown.
- Towing chain.
- Muck bucket, broom, fork and/or shovel, rake.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Water and feed buckets, filled hay net for horses (safely hung and fastened so it doesn't swing).

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