My horse panics in the truck

Understand why loading calmly does not mean travelling calmly, and how balance changes what your horse feels.

When loading is not the difficult part

Your horse loads calmly, then panics when the truck moves. I would start with balance. In a moving box, he may not know how to carry himself or release tension.

First, I ask him to shift his weight forward before he takes a step. Then comes one forward step and a return to neutral. Next, one backward step, then neutral again.

Build that understanding before asking him to travel. It is the starting point for calmer loading, travelling and arriving.

Trailer Loading CourseBy Tristan Tucker

The full method for loading and travelling

The TRT Trailer Loading course starts with balance and releasing tension, before bringing that understanding into the trailer.

You then build on that preparation for the road, so travelling is more than getting your horse loaded.

See the Trailer Loading course

• Start before the ramp, without force
• Train each insecure spot separately
• Solve common ramp and loading problems