Trailering horse about 6 hours, any tips?

[StormyDay]

6 hrs is nothing for many, as said before. I’ve hauled mine in a straight load for 14-12 hrs before.
I don’t wrap anybody or tie their heads. Only exception to that is if you have a small pony who might try to turn around or bite the neighbor or something.
Bring hay from home. For 6 hours, I’d probably not even bother with water. You can try, but IME most wont drink.
I would keep the divider. I actually think it helps them as they can lean on it. Don’t put anything on the other side. It’s not safe. Trailers are built to be able to handle uneven loads.

When I get where I’m going, the older ones get a bit of bute to help with any soreness. They all get extra electrolytes and plenty of turnout. Some people do preventative ulcerguard but I don’t think it’s a great idea to give horses those meds unless they need them. Even my nervous nelly OTTB does fine with these long hauls.

[AKB]

I would try to get him used to eating a bucket of very wet, soupy, alfalfa cubes before you leave. I would offer a small bucket of soupy alfalfa every few hours while traveling. I would try to leave early, e.g., 4am, so you avoid the heat of the day. Make sure you get gas regularly, as you may not be able to get gas in some small towns.

[romeohorse]

Thank you guys for all your help! And one thing I’ve learned from this is that having horses in the east is VERY different from having horses in the west. In the past 10 years, I haven’t even driven more than 8 hours at a time, and that’s without a horse, whereas you guys do 12+ hours regularly. And driving 2 - 6 hours for a lesson? I wouldn’t do it. I only have to drive ten minutes, and I’m not even in a very horse-friendly area. But, horse people aren’t called crazy for nothing, so you guys keep riding!

[romeohorse]

If anyone is wondering, it was a success today!