Title: Describe methods and procedures for transporting horses.
Course: Equine Science (18104-18) > Section: Managing the Stable

Description should include

- method of transport
- destination considerations
- pre-transport preparation
- loading procedures/loading density
- feeding, watering, ventilation, temperature, partitions
- in-transit inspections and rest periods
- unloading procedures
- responsibilities and legalities
- emergency euthanasia.

Teacher Resource:

- Horse Transportation Safety Act, Animal Welfare Institute

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are methods for minimizing stress?
- Why is it critical to offer food and water to horses after they are unloaded?
- Why is access to food and water important when transporting horses?
- When are rest periods a disadvantage?
- What is the importance of regularly training horses to load/unload, even if they have never been taken anywhere before (e.g., emergencies)?