How to Install Pads in a Horse Trailer

The nature of horse racing and equine eventing in general means a horse must be transported regularly. It is essential that any horse trailer has the appropriate padding. Otherwise, horses are liable to damage or break joints as the trailer bumps along the road. The most important places to have padding in the trailer are on the sides and the on floor. For a very little expenditure and effort you will have peace of mind that your horse is safe in the trailer as you drive.

Things You'll Need

  • Two horse trailer side pads
  • Four horse trailer screws
  • Stall mats
  • Drill
  • Pencil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate a suitable place inside your horse trailer, on the trailer ribs or framing, to attach the horse pad. Using a pencil, mark the horse pad and trailer framing where the screws will need to go.

    • 2

      Drill holes in the trailer framing and at each end of the horse pad. Line up the holes in the horse pad with the holes on the trailer framing and fix the horse pad into place using two screws. Repeat on the other side of the horse trailer.

    • 3

      Lay interlocking stall mats on the floor of the horse trailer. These will ease the vibrations on the horse's ankles when the trailer is in motion.