Be Prepared When Trailering
WRITTEN BY: Cheryl Sutor [1999]
Papers Needed When Travelling:
Copy of Negative Coggins Test
Copy of Health Vaccination Certificates
Copy of Registration Papers
Copy of Brand Inspection
Copy of Truck and Trailer Registration
*Double-check interstate regulations and requirements in advance so you can
have time to get any tests done. All states require a certificate of veterinary
inspection and most require a negative coggins test in the past 6 months. Six
states require temperature readings.
Spare Equipment to Have Handy:
Equine first aid kit Human first aid kit
Extra halters and lead ropes
Extra Trailer Ties
Spare Horse Shoes
Buckets
Feed and water
Road maps and atlas
Paper/pen/pencil
Cellular phone
Credit cards and cash
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Jumper cables
Flares
Motor fluids (oil,brake,trans,etc.)
Spare tires
Lug wrenches and jacks
