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if you are using a slraight load 2 horse trailer and only hauling one horse you haul them on the left (drivers) side. this is said to prevent tipping.
2 second rule
4 seconds
header board is a the board on the front of the trailer, or the board that is on the tractor behind the cab/sleeper. this is made of metal and is to prevent the load on trailer coming thru the cab in the event an accident or other emergency
There are several different types of trailers out there, each with their own methods for loading. You wouldn't load a dump trailer, tanker trailer, and flatbed trailer the same way.
The trailer loaded
Pulling a trailer requires more energy than carrying a heavy load.
You have to put your weight evenly between your trailer axles and your trucks rear axles. You have to know the weight limit of your truck and trailer, it should say in the owner's manual or you can read the weight limit on the tires. The majority of the weight should be on the trailer because if you put most of the weight on the truck the trailer will begin to fishtail. If it is a flatbed trailer and you look along the side you will see that it bows up, you should never load it to were it bows down because it is probably overloaded at that point. Also you should read the owner's manual to learn how to move the axles on the trailer.
D 90%
A small single axle trailer does not need brakes but be aware that your vehicle will have to stop the vehicle plus the trailer, so allow more stopping distance. A double axle trailer needs trailer brakes if you are carrying a heavy load of any kind at all.
Should not weigh more than 90%
Typically horses won't load into trailer because they look like small dark caves, which frighten horses.