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Hauling just one horse in a two-horse trailer, which side should it ride on?

The driver's side.

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  1. The driver's side ✔
  2. The passenger side
  3. Either side, it does not matter

Why: Mississippi State's safety guide says to load a lone horse on the driver's side and to spread the weight of the load evenly. Check the hitch and the horse at every stop.

Huh, didn't know that: Mississippi State says never to load a horse into a trailer that is not hitched to the truck.

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Answer: The driver's side. Mississippi State's safety guide says to load a lone horse on the driver's side and to spread the weight of the load evenly. Check the hitch and the horse at every stop.

  1. Basic Horse Safety (Publication 852), Mississippi State University Extension 4h.extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/2024-02/P852.pdf
    When hauling only one horse in a two-horse trailer, load the horse on the driver's side.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Basic Horse Safety (Publication 852), Mississippi State University Extension 4h.extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/2024-02/P852.pdf
    Try to distribute the weight of the load evenly.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Basic Horse Safety (Publication 852), Mississippi State University Extension 4h.extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/2024-02/P852.pdf
    Never load a horse in an unhitched trailer.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  4. Basic Horse Safety (Publication 852), Mississippi State University Extension 4h.extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/2024-02/P852.pdf
    Check the horse and trailer hitch at every stop before continuing on.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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