Have Shari Teach You About Cars

If you are traveling down the road or interstate and break down, this can be a stressful situation. It can be even more stressful, however, if you have a trailer behind you. Below are some tips if you ever find yourself in this type of situation.

Staying Safe

The first thing you should do is alert other drivers that you are broken down. This is especially important if you break down around a curve when a driver will not see you until they come around it. Set up bright orange cones behind and on the side of the truck.

If you have a white piece of cloth, tie it on the back of the trailer to help alert drivers. The larger the piece of cloth, the better chances you will have of a car not hitting you.

If your truck is in the middle of the road, stay inside it. If you are on the side of the road, get out of by using the door that is facing the side of the road.

Calling For Assistance

When you call a tow truck company like Seminole Towing & Recovery to assist you, make sure you tell them you have a horse trailer. They may need to bring a special kind of tow truck to handle both your truck and trailer. Your horses will likely make the trip without any problems.

Even though you have likely already checked this, the tow truck drive may check to make sure the trailer is securely attached to your truck to ensure it does not come off while he or she is towing it.

Staying Prepared To Keep Your Horses Safe

If it is going to be hours until the tow truck arrives, you need to make sure the horses stay safe. Hopefully you have prepared for a situation like this. You should always carry a horse emergency kit with you, which contains splints, water for drinking, and enough water to cool your horses off if you break down during the summer.

You should also make sure your horses have standing bandages or shipping boots on to protect their legs. You may also want to consider a head bumper for your horses just in case you are hit, or if you break down and the trailer is jostled around.

In some cases, it can take a few hours before a tow truck can get to you. When you tell them you have horses with you, however, they may get to you sooner.