Did you ever try to stand up in a pickup bed or wagon while going across a field or pasture? If so, you have a concept of what horses go through when being trailered. Christine Barakat and Melinda Freckleton, DVM, share thoughts about traveling with horses.
A tired horse is more likely to be injured in a trailer as he struggles to stay on his feet, and fatigue can lower his immune function, leaving him susceptible to illness in the aftermath of the trip.”
Source: EQUUS, December 20, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: This is a good reminder to share with equine clients on social media or in newsletters. Late July and August fairs and shows prompt a lot of horse movement.