| Safety and quality should always be a primary | | | | Lights are also another consideration, especially stop |
| consideration when selecting horse trailer parts for | | | | and turn lights. Connectors should be checked before |
| your horse trailer. Quality parts will add greatly, not only | | | | use as they can become contaminated with dirt and |
| to your safety but the safety of other road users as | | | | other objects when the horse trailer has been out of |
| well. | | | | use for some time. This can lead to lights shorting and |
| Some of the most important parts to consider are | | | | not working correctly so all lighting should be checked |
| wheels, tires and brakes. Wheel bearings should be | | | | before heading off. |
| tensioned and greased correctly as well as being | | | | Jacks and wheels chocks are horse trailer parts that |
| periodically checked and serviced. The tension on your | | | | are often overlooked. Quite often when you need to |
| wheel nuts is also vitally important as under tightened | | | | replace a tire it will always be at the most inconvenient |
| wheel nuts can come loose, while over tightened | | | | time and place. Most roadsides have uneven and in |
| wheel nuts can cause studs to break. | | | | some cases soft ground. A set of chocks and a good |
| Tire quality is very important as well. Sometimes it may | | | | quality jack that has a long reach and can handle |
| be tempting to buy used tires which are half worn for | | | | uneven ground is essential when replacing a tire. |
| a lower cost but one day you may have to stop in a | | | | Fenders are another item that can be overlooked and |
| hurry and the difference between new and used tires | | | | are often used as a step which can eventually cause |
| might just be the difference between a favourable or | | | | them to come loose. Check the security of your |
| not so favourable outcome. | | | | fenders from time to time. A loose fender can rub |
| Good quality brakes, like tires, also add greatly to your | | | | against a tire and cause damage or it could become |
| ability to stop in an emergency. Correct brake selection | | | | detached when in transit and become a real hazard |
| for the size and weight of your trailer is also very | | | | for other road users. Another point about fenders is to |
| important. Some lesser quality horse trailers may have | | | | make sure any new tires still fit inside the fender and |
| inferior brakes fitted right from the start so if you're | | | | don't rub. There can be a tendency at times to use |
| looking at purchasing, test it first to see how well the | | | | tires and wheels that are slightly wider than standard. |
| brakes work. Keeping your brakes serviced is also | | | | Sometimes rubbing will not be obvious until tested on |
| important not only so they work as they should but | | | | the road, so consider this and replace your fenders |
| also so you get the maximum life from them. | | | | with wider ones if need be. |
| Other horse trailer parts that should be regularly | | | | There are many considerations relating to the quality |
| checked are suspension, lights, jacks, wheel chocks, | | | | and servicing, these are just a few. So if you've just |
| and fenders. When fitting suspension consideration | | | | purchased a used horse trailer or haven't had yours |
| should be given to how much weight you plan to carry. | | | | serviced for some time then it may be a good idea to |
| U-Bolts should be quality and tensioned correctly. Just | | | | get a professional to service it and check all your |
| as with wheel nuts, over tightened bolts can lead to | | | | horse trailer parts are in the best condition possible, so |
| failure as well. | | | | you and your horses can stay safe on the road. |