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When hitching your horse trailer to your truck, having a safety checklist is helpful. A simple list can help prevent you from forgetting important items which can lead to accidents. A sample horse trailer checklist is as follows –

• Secure and Strap Down All Items Stored Inside Horse Compartment.
• Check for Rattling and any Loose Components.
• Check Top of Trailer and Make Sure it is Clear.
• Tire Check. All in Good Condition. Check Tire Pressure, Tread, and Lug Nuts. Check for Screws or Nails. (very important)
• Spare Tire Check. Good Condition. Check Tire Pressure.
• Check for any Sharp Edges or Exposed Wires.
• Check Partitions and all Bocks and Bolts.
• Fill Water Tanks.
• Make Sure That Butt Chains or Bars are Fastened
• Check That All Doors, Windows, Gates, Etc.. are secured and latched.
• Hitch Check. Check all bolts. Lock Down Hitch Ball. Insert pin and Double Check.
• Attach Chains and Double Check.
• Plug in Electrical. Double Check Brake Lights and Turn Signals on Truck and Trailer.
• Attach Emergency Brake Cord
• Tidy up Cords, Chains, Etc. to Avoid Dragging.
• Remove Wheel Chocks / Blocks.
• Check Brakes and Make Sure They are in Good Condition.
• Check all Fluids. Brakes, Power Steering, Oil, Transmission.
• Headlights and Brake lights
• Fill gas tank for Vehicle and Generator if Applicable.
• Test Brake Controller for Trailer.
• Set Truck Electronics for Towing.
• Set / Release Parking Brake
• Check Under Trailer for Obstructions, Animals, Debris.
• Secure and Fasten Hay Nets.
• Make Sure Loaded Trailer is Within Weight Limits.

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