Aggressive horses have the added horror of having their mouths and eyes duct taped shut for the trip to the slaughterhouse. There is no food, water, or rest for these horses. Pregnant mares are also forced to endure this trip. Equine industry standards are to lead horses onto trailers with ramps covered in rubber, and or cocoa mats. The floors are covered in rubber mats with bedding material placed in the trailer.
Interiors are smooth, with no sharp protrusions.
Horses are tied in stalls, or shipped individually or with another compatible horse loose in a compartment. Incompatible horses are not turned loose together in trailers. Hay is available at all times on long trips. Water and rest is provided every 4-6 hours, depending upon the weather. Between 10 and 15 horses are loaded on a 48' to 51' trailer.