Summer is the best time of year to load up your horses and enjoy the warm weather, with some outdoor activities. As the...

At Trailers West, we know how important your horses are. Make sure you are keeping them safe when hauling by doing periodic safety checks...

  When it comes to buying a horse trailer, your horse’s comfort and safety should be your top priority. If you feel overwhelmed by...

  As autumn arrives with its brilliant colors, maybe you’re dreaming of trail riding with your dog. Before you hit the trail, it’s essential...

  Here at Trailers West, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks you can use to keep your horses safe while you’re on...

  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...