With the change of seasons arrive extra duties. Whenever we are travelling we need to take into account inclement weather and also be prepared for changing conditions, particularly when we’re going through unusual parts of the country, or through higher elevations. Whenever you’re travelling with your horse at all, whether going to a show or exhibition as an example, you have a lot more basis for making sure your vehicle is in good shape and you’re simply well prepared for almost any situation.

Maybe you have driven in freezing conditions when towing horse trailers? Probabilities are you haven’t, so seeing that a much colder winter season is predicted you must do research to help you understand precisely how to operate a vehicle in ice and snow. Essentially, you should keep a very good distance from other motorists, so that you don’t have to panic if you have to stop fairly suddenly. You should ensure the trailer is loaded correctly at all times and perform a once over to be sure that things are in good shape. Tyre pressures can be extremely critical and you ought to realise that a different pressure might be indicated for significantly colder conditions instead of warmer months.

It’s a good idea to take the towing vehicle in for a service also and you may as well change the battery when you do this. A weak battery might not withstand the rigours of cold-weather driving and you certainly don’t want to be broken down by the side of the road in nasty conditions, particularly with your horse in tow.

Winter might not be the ideal season for engaging with the horse in the classical sense, however it is a good time of the year to perform some equestrian housekeeping, as it were. You’ll certainly have to be sure that you have the appropriate type and weight of horse rugs readily available for all those frosty nights, however you may also want to be ready for next season by buying a brand new pair of jodhpurs or riding boots. After all, we all love to dream of sunnier days and outdoor activities at this time of the year.