Hauling livestock or horses can be uncomplicated and safe — or cumbersome and risky, depending on the experience and judgment of the person driving the rig. Even if you’ve never pulled a stock trailer before, it’s not difficult for a good driver mindful of the factors particular to handling it.
Feel Out Acceleration
Primary factors to consider include dimensions and weight. A trailer will make your vehicle much longer and heavier, requiring driving adjustments so as not to jostle animals around. A 20-foot trailer carrying five or six horses or cows will affect acceleration and deceleration more than a two-horse trailer will (and a load of sheep will have its own feel). You’ll also notice a big difference between pulling empty and loaded trailers. In all cases, start slowly and gradually to adjust to the
