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After a horse walks into a trailer, what do you do first?

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  1. Tie the head tightly
  2. Secure the butt bar or chain
  3. Close the windows

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References

  1. Rutgers Equine Science Center: Horse Trailer Maintenance and Trailering Safety esc.rutgers.edu/fact_sheet/horse-trailer-maintenance-and-trailering-safety-2 Checked 2026-10-11.

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