Horse on the Left...

This isn't Brenderup specific, but trailering in general.

Did you know that if you are hauling only one horse the horse should be on the left side of the partition?

This is not only better for your trailer, but better for the horse.   The right side of the road is typically peppered with potholes, craters, bumps at intersections and clutter.   With the horse on the left side the ride is nicer and the trailer doesn't have that 1,000 +/- pounds working on the suspension thru the rough spots.   Your horse can enjoy a smoother trip.

At the same time, while car parts on the right side usually wear out quicker, trailers are the opposite.   Now that the weight is on the left the bearings on that side take more abuse.  Not a big deal, but since most entrance and exit ramps on the interstate are to the right, that puts the load more on the left side also.

When checking your bearings (jack up the trailer and wiggle the wheel side to side.  spin the wheel and listen for noise) the left is where you will find the most worn bearings.   It also appears that the rear bearing will be the first to go.   The hitch keeps the front wheels from having quite as much load as the rear.

PS:  If you don't agree with em that's fine... send your suggestions to Jeff@IdontGiveaHoot.com.  (jk)

Happy Trails!

Jeff