Camping is a timeless summer activity. Having fun in the sun all day and sitting under the stars at night makes for a...

  Horse trailer shopping is exciting! It can also seem overwhelming. Before you get started, make a list of key points that matter most....

  Do you have mice in the barn? Every equestrian will face off with a rodent, eventually. And while a chubby deer mouse might...

  Whether you’re broadening your horizons this year chasing high point awards, challenging yourself with a new discipline, or find yourself fighting the “Quarantine...

  Soft tissue injuries — particularly bowed tendons — are among the most common injuries faced by competitive equines. Thoroughbreds on the track are especially prone...

  Think back to the beginning of your competitive riding career. If you’re like most American equestrians, it began with pony rides and lessons....

  Shopping for saddles is fun but not easy. And it’s become more difficult since the pandemic closed your favorite tack stores. As income...

  Whether you run jackpots on Friday nights or float around a dressage ring, it’s time for your most trusted, seasoned campaigners to have...

  Eventing is not for the faint of heart! Frankly, it’s the only equine sport that requires riders to wear their medical information on their...

  If you’ve purchased a pre-made kit, double-check that it includes these items: A card with your vet and farrier’s phone numbers Flashlight with...

  Major changes are on the horizon for competitive equestrians. Many of the changes to horse showing in 2021 have to do with social...

  2020 taught us that our healthy time outdoors with our equines is more precious than we imagined. As we look forward to the...

  At Trails West Trailers, we know our customers are passionate about equine sports. We’re experienced horsemen and women with decades of experience in various...

  Laminitis (founder) isn’t directly related to competitive riding or hauling in a horse trailer. But it’s common in competitive horses. Welcome to the...

  Welcome to the third blog in the Trails West Trailers Healthy Hauling Series. To date, we’ve covered the dangers of dehydration for horses at competition...

  Strangles. The very name of this foul bacterial infection is enough to strike fear into equestrians everywhere. It’s nasty, it’s painful, and it’s incredibly...

  That ancient proverb “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” has probably been around since the twelfth century....

  For competitive equestrians, the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has left them feeling frustrated and unbalanced. Social distancing requirements and stay-at-home orders have forced competitive venues...

At Trails West, we know our customers love their horses! We know your horses are more than pets, and often much more than a hobby. Horse-sports...

It may only be March, but summer is just around the corner. To get ready for trail riding and show season, you’ll need to get...

Whenever you’re faced with the need to travel with your horses, it’s vital that your trailer is ready for the job. It must be...

Maintaining your horse/livestock trailer on a regular basis is the key to knowing the trailer will be ready to hit the road whenever you need it....

Traveling to experience new adventures is easily one of the best aspects of horse ownership. Whether it’s hauling your horse to scenic trails or...

Wintertime is here, and if you plan to store your living quarters horse trailer for an extended period of time, there are some precautions...