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Ensure you are familiar with your tow vehicle. If the vehicle
is new to you and you are not used to driving it then consider
driving it under varying road and weather conditions before
towing anything in order to be familiar with the vehicle and
it's handling. |
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The same applies if you have not towed your horse trailer
before with your vehicle. Attach your trailer but drive it
without a horse loaded so you can gain an appreciation of how
the vehicle handles with a horse trailer affixed. |
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Once the horse is loaded drive slowly then try your brakes
after a few yards to ensure both the tow vehicles brakes and
your horse trailer brakes are working correctly. |
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Remember also that cold brakes on your vehicle and trailer
will cause them to bite thus jolting your vehicle and trailer
for the first few miles until they warm up. |
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Drive very slowly after setting off so the horses get used to
the motion and braking of the trailer. |
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1) Avoid
sudden changes or erratic changes in direction, try to take
corners slowly and as wide as possible. |
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Be aware of other road users and if you can anticipate their
actions. |
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1) Be
aware of parked vehicles and overhanging branches, remember
your horse trailer will be both wider and taller than your tow
vehicle. |
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9) |
1) Practice
reversing with your trailer whilst it is empty. Also remember
not only to watch your trailer whilst reversing but watch the
front of your vehicle as well as it changes direction. |
