Prepping Your Horse Trailer For a Storm

Here in Florida, hurricane season is a major part of our year in terms of weather events. That means that we all need to do what we can to be ready to evacuate on short notice in the event of a major storm that could bring high winds, lightning, hail and flooding. For those of us with horses, we need to make sure that their trailers are all ready to go and capable of withstanding inclement weather. You may also be traveling with your horse trailer and encounter a major thunderstorm suddenly, so it’s good to know how to ready it.

Glenn’s Trailer Sales is your Florida horse trailer dealer in Hobe Sound, serving Jupiter and West Palm Beach. Read on to learn how you can prepare your horse trailer for traveling in stormy weather.

Always Keep It Ready

In the event of a storm that requires immediate evacuation, you don’t want to have to worry about whether your horse trailer is ready to go. Keep the trailer clean, well-maintained and stocked up with hay and other supplies. Performing a weekly inspection of your trailer can help you get it repaired quickly so that it’s ready to load up and go.

If you see that a storm is starting to brew, it’s a good idea to run out and hitch up your horse trailer to your towing vehicle. You can always unhitch the trailer again if things blow over, but if the storm gets worse, you’ll be ready to load up your horse and drive within minutes.

Get Supplies Ready

When a storm is approaching, you’ll want to double-check that your trailer and towing vehicle are loaded up with the supplies you need to make a quick getaway. Keeping a list in the trailer of what you need gives you a quick reference point in an emergency. Storing your supplies in water-resistant plastic tote containers is a good way to keep food and other items dry. Pack a first-aid kit for both you and your horse so that you can address any minor injuries yourself in the event that you can’t see a doctor or a veterinarian right away.

Plan Your Escape Route

Finally, bear in mind that any storm is going to result in massive traffic jams when everyone tries to evacuate using the same highway at once. This is why it’s so important to evacuate as early as possible, even if you just end up coming back within a day. Try to determine several routes away from your town that lead to your safe inland destinations (you’ll likely want to have several campgrounds or friends’ houses in mind that you can visit in an emergency). 

This way, you’ve got options if you see that traffic is backing up on the interstate. Keeping the horse trailer moving will help ensure that your horse doesn’t overheat. If you do get stuck in traffic, check your horses often and make sure they have enough water.

Looking to purchase a new horse trailer? Stop by our Hobe Sound, FL, dealership today to view our current selection of new and used horse trailers for sale. We also provide trailer financing to help you fund your purchase. Glenn’s Trailer Sales proudly serves the cities of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL.