It’s a job that we all dread: organizing the trailer tack room. We are tired from traveling, or it’s been a while since we last looked at it. But what if you could organize your trailer tack room so well that it is a one-and-done solution? You could be THAT rider at the show to be the envy of everyone else!
How to Organize a Tack Room in a Horse Trailer
Having a well-organized trailer tack room is vital to keeping you moving. Your mind needs to be on getting your horse ready for the show, the trainer, or whatever you need to do instead of digging through piles of tack and supplies to find what you need. Keeping your tack and supplies organized is important to prevent critters from getting into your gear or liquids spilling and staining things.
Utilizing Vertical Space
Wallspace is GOLD. That’s why you need to utilize all of your vertical space. It keeps your things secure and off the ground so you can see all the tack and supplies in front of your face. Pegboards are a great way to do that. You can get pegboard at most hardware stores in large sheets and are easy to install. Metal can be more expensive, but they are sturdy and can be added with strong magnets. Buy a variety of hooks, baskets, rings, and more to hang your smaller items. In addition to pegboard, you can install racks, wall hooks, shelves, and more in your trailer to maximize wall space.
Foldable and Collapsible Solutions
Foldable and collapsible solutions are a great way to organize your space. These organizational tools are often hardy enough to store your saddles and easily fold up to save space. You can even buy some extra to install when you bring home goodies from Schneiders!
Multi-Functional Racks
Trailer tack rooms are often small, so having racks that can be used for many items is a must-have. When you aren’t using the racks for one thing, you can transition it to work for another thing.
Locking Tubs
If you like to use clear tubs (we do, too!), make sure to get the ones that do not just snap on but have locking handles to keep things secure. If you store liquids in these tubs, having dividers or smaller tubs inside is a game changer.
Extra Lighting
Extra lighting in your trailer is a great way to quickly get to what you need. There are lights on the market that easily stick wherever you need them and are battery-powered, so all you need to do is tap them to brighten your room. If you decide to wire your trailer for more light, you need at least a 30 amp plug outside the tack room, a breaker inside, and a metal conduit to your outlet. A great suggestion is to create an RV hatch in the wall of the tack room and run a heavy-duty extension cord through the hatch. Consider installing a large power strip if you have a lightning source in your trailer.
Label it ALL
If you don’t have one already, buy a label maker! You never have to guess again what is in that tub or who uses what when things are neatly labeled. Label makers are economical and don’t run (like pen can).
6 Must-Have Horse Trailer Tack Room Accessories
You know the mission: so what to buy? At Schneiders, we have the must-haves to organize your horse trailer tack room.
Easy-Up® 5 Tier Interchangeable Saddle Rack System with Custom Options
Easy-Up® Folding Saddle Stand
Easy-Up® 10 Hook Tack Rack
Easy-Up® Pro Series 4-Tier Saddle Rack with Pad Bars
Easy-Up® Pro Series Fold Up Hanging Shelf with Adjustable Hangers
Easy-Up® Pro Magnetic Tack Hook
This saddle rack system with customization options is perfect for creating your own personal saddle rack system. This system is great for organization or saving space in your horse trailer. The adjustable hangers allow for a portable installation anywhere you need. The steel construction is strong enough to hold the largest and heaviest Western saddles easily, and you can add saddle racks, wire baskets, and the swing arm rack for the ultimate in organization.
This folding saddle stand is the perfect solution for keeping your saddle clean and safe while on the road. The stand is perfect if you're storing your saddle away for the winter or need a place to clean your tack. The bottom metal shelf is great for storing accessories like pads, grooming supplies, or hats, while the bridle hook on the front ensures everything stays organized. When not used, the stand folds flat for easy storage in your horse trailer. It’s perfect for English and Western saddles, and the sturdy black metal tubing has a locking grid for extra storage.
Keep your tack organized in your trailer with this 10-hook tack rack. It's convenient, lightweight, and durable while portable for your needs. These lightweight racks will hold various items from bridles, leads, lunge lines, and more with the 10 included hooks. You can permanently mount this to your trailer tack room with hardware (not included) or use zip ties or the utility hook (sold separately) for horse shows.
This 4-tiered saddle rack with pad bars is perfect for your horse trailer tack rooms that need to fit a variety of saddles when you're on the go. It has an adjustable pin lock system with a heavy-duty mounted saddle rack, so you can customize the spacing of each rack to fit your needs. With a durable gray armor-coated steel material, this rack can hold even the heaviest Western saddles. It has the ability to fit four saddles and four saddle pads for a great space-saving solution.
This hanging shelf comes with adjustable hangers and folds up when not in use. It includes two pairs of interchangeable and adjustable hangers for any organizational solution. It folds flat for easy storage and transport, so you never have to worry about it taking up too much space. It safely holds heavy items, so you can use it for various tack, grooming, and medication supplies. The hangers can adjust from 27.5 inches to 39 inches long to make this shelf perfect for walls of various heights. This shelf also has a steel wire grid that allows debris to fall through to keep the shelf clean and dust-free.
This magnetic tack hook is perfect when you need a hook on your trailer. This easy solution is a quick and simple way to add hooks to steel walls on your horse trailers with no sharp edges or drilling required. These hooks are perfect for bridles, halters, lunge lines, leads, and more. You can even use them to store your items: the perfect hook for your coat, jacket, or hat! The disc back is magnetic and can hold up to five pounds. Grab a few, so you have one's on the go as you need them!
Getting your horse trailer tack room organized seems like a chore, but with our tips, tricks, and accessories, you’ll only have to do a big organizing session once. From then on, you’ll be organized and ready to focus on what matters most: your horse and the ride ahead. Need more trailer supplies? Shop all trailering supplies here.
