How to control a horse under less than ideal conditions, how to calm a horse are skills that are not hard to learn. On Road, trailer incidents In an accident where a horse trailer is involved, the rules change. We want to keep the area around the trailer clear, lights and noise to a minimum. Keep people away from the trailer, especially the rear doors, stay calm, and move slowly. Have one person quietly inspect the interior through the smallest opening possible, preferable the front of the trailer, this is to reduce the chance of scarring the animals.
Horses have keen senses of sight and hearing.
Consult with the veterinarian and given the structural integrity of the trailer, decide on the best method of extrication. Have the horse anesthetized if possible. Through the doors or remove the roof, both have their advantages and disadvantages. Set up, remember to keep a large area clear where the animal will be pulled clear into, they will want to stand when freed. Where the terrain is to steep for the horse to climb back up without some help.