Trailers are a fact of life in the horse world. Sooner or later,
everyone who owns a horse will have to deal with a horse trailer in
order to haul to shows, races, hunts, and perhaps even to veterinary
clinics. Up to now, when horse owners wanted information on trailers
they had to rely on magazine articles or word-of-mouth recommendations.
Not anymore. The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a
Horse Trailer is the first and only book for both owners and buyers of
horse trailers. It's a resource that gives prospective buyers, faced
with hundreds of models to choose from, the means to make the right
choice. It's a manual that gives current owners information on
maintaining and caring for their trailers. Foremost, they will learn
from lifelong horsewoman Neva Scheve and Thomas G. Scheve, both
respected industry insiders, that the safety and comfort of the horse
should always be the primary concern. This authoritative book, with more
than 175 illustrations, addresses a number of important topics,
including how to:
* Determine whether to buy a new or a used trailer.
* Ask the right questions of the dealer or owner.
* Weigh the options and select the best model for your needs.
* Evaluate tow vehicles and hitches.
* Master pre-trip preparations.
* Care for your current trailer.
* Load, drive, and use a trailer safely.
* Deal with typical exterior, interior, electrical and mechanical
problems.
* Assess the work of repairmen if the job is more than you can
handle.
""Complete"" is not just an idle word: this book has an appendix that
gives the names and addresses of the major trailer manufacturers to
contact for literature. In all, the Scheves have given horse owners
everything they need to make an informed purchasing decision that will
benefit themselves and their horses.
