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December 29, 2017
Declutter Your Horse Trailer With These 7 Storage Solutions

A horse trailer’s storage space can easily become a ‘catch-all’ for horse supplies. Eventually, you may lose the ability to effectively use that space and expensive supplies can become lost or damaged. We’ve compiled this list of 7 solutions to help declutter your trailer.

December 1, 2017
Why Horses Prefer the SafeTack Reverse Load Trailers

Reverse load horse trailers are extremely popular right now. This article explains why horses actually prefer to ride in the rear-facing direction!

November 3, 2017
Straight Load or Slant Load Horse Trailer: Which is Better?

Are you trying to decide between a straight load and slant load horse trailer? We’ve worked hard to overcome many of the challenges on conventional slant load trailers to create a unique SafeTack design that provides the best safety features, road handling, comfort, and convenience compared to most straight load designs.

September 22, 2017
3 Keys to a Smoother Ride in Your Horse Trailer

The wrong type of trailer suspension will cause your horse to arrive anxious and exhausted while the right type will allow him to stay fresh and energized. We are going to share the three keys to ensure your horse trailer protects and cushions your horse like it should.

August 25, 2017
Step-by-Step Guide to Match Your Tow Vehicle to a Horse Trailer

Many people have questions about what type of trailer would work with their current tow vehicle. Here is a step-by-step guide. Just remember, owning horses is a great past time—so to limit the entire experience of horse hauling, trailering, etc. simply on the premise of a vehicle's capability is not the wisest choice.

August 10, 2017
Pros and Cons of Rumber Flooring: How to Avoid Slippery Floors in Your Horse Trailer

What are the pros and cons of Rumber flooring? Is it slippery for horses in a horse trailer? We surveyed our customer base and have answers to your questions about Rumber flooring.

July 14, 2017
Rescue Horses: Awesome Horse Adoption Potential and How to Help

We’ve come to appreciate even more the resilient power of horses to overcome. These animals survive all sorts of horrible situations like abusive owners, cruel confinement, and stressful auction houses where they barely escaped the clutches of the meat buyers. Now, learn about the awesome potential of rescue horses. Read reasons why you should consider horse adoption and learn how to help in your home state.

June 30, 2017
Horses in Danger: The Need for Horse Rescues in the United States

Thousands of horses in our nation are not given the treatment they deserve. They are under-fed, under-watered, under-medicated, left alone for long periods of time in poor conditions, and sometimes even cruelly abused by their owners. Learn how you can help.

June 16, 2017
7 Tips for How to Prevent Leg Injury in Your Horse Trailer

Horses have delicate legs so we should do all we can to protect them when they travel in a horse trailer. Here are seven tips to help you prevent leg injuries like cuts, scrapes, bowed tendons, breaks, or bruises.

May 19, 2017
See How Double D Trailers Creates Your Safe Custom Horse Trailer

We’ve put together this factory tour to show you all of the steps that go into building one particular trailer from weld to finish. This particular model is a SafeTack Reverse 3 horse bumper pull trailer. Check it out!

May 5, 2017
Doing Horse Trailer Windows the Right Way

Our windows have an easy-to-open mid-latch system with metal bars that fold down separately. Their large size helps maximize light and air flow in your horse trailer.

April 7, 2017
How to Keep Your Horse Trailer Looking Its Best

It's not smart to spend a lot of money on a trailer and then let it waste away outdoors! Here are our top storage and maintenance tips to help you keep your trailer looking new.

March 24, 2017
What is the Safest Roof Material to Use on a Horse Trailer?

Hint: It's NOT Aluminum! Learn how the right type of roofing material can affect your horses' safety and comfort. Factors like interior trailer temperature, structural integrity during an accident, protection for a rearing horse and durability all play an important role.

February 24, 2017
How to Position a Gooseneck Hitch in Your Truck Bed

Gooseneck horse trailers are especially useful for those who want the extra space. However, an improperly placed gooseneck hitch can be bad news. They can be dangerous for towing and even damage your vehicle!

January 27, 2017
Trailering Safety: 8 Pre-Trip Tow Vehicle Checks

When it comes to traveling with horses, trailering safety is of utmost importance. Learn 8 things to check on your tow vehicle before every trip.

January 13, 2017
What Do You Need to Get Approved for a Horse Trailer Loan?

What are the 'must-haves' to guarantee a loan approval? Getting a horse trailer loan is more difficult than it used to be. Banks are more cautious about granting loans. Learn how you can set yourself up for success.

December 16, 2016
Double D Trailers Recently Featured on the Horse Tip Daily Radio Show

One of our articles about safe trailer hauling and tongue weight attracted the attention of the Horse Tip Daily Radio Show. Host Coach Jenn invited Double D Trailers owner and chief designer Brad Heath onto the show to talk about this important issue.

December 1, 2016
6 Reasons why a Single Horse Trailer is Perfect for You!

Single horse trailers are becoming more and more popular. Here are 6 reasons why a Double D Trailers 1-horse trailer is perfect for you!

November 18, 2016
How to Hook Up a Bumper Pull Horse Trailer Like a Pro

Learn how to hook up a Bumper Pull Horse Trailer in 3 quick and easy steps!

November 4, 2016
37 Wild, Incredible, and Most Unbelievable Horse Facts from History

A horse who could spell in 1897...A horse who can walk on his back feet...A parade with 11,000 horses.. Learn about 37 incredible horse facts from history!

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