It doesn't surprise me that he won't pee in the trailer, many horses won't if they can possibly avoid it. I wouldn't particularly worry that he won't eat. He won't starve on the trip. If you need to water him during the trip, bring water along with you that is from the stable he's used to. Some horses won't drink strange water. He'll get used to new water in time, but I used to have to bring water with me to shows. Still... if you try to water him in a strange environment when he's all wired, he may just not be interested.
How long is the drive?
Many horses are very alert and excited getting to go somewhere and in arriving at a new place. Bay is more travelled than most horses, and his feet barely touch the ground when he gets out in a new place and is looking around. As long as he isn't rocking and rolling in the trailer, or interfering with SL, I would think he's fine. But Quietex wouldn't hurt. I do think it helps the pony when I leave her alone... it doesn't make her drowsy or drunk, it just makes her not stress out.
Did you ever figure out how to fit them in the trailer with the divider between them? Or will they be standing next to each other? Having them in separate spaces so he can't walk on SL's legs if he gets agitated would be best. Put him in the front and turn him around so he can see her but can't interfere with her. That's what I would do.
Good morning
Becky
It's about a 5 -6 hour trip but pulling a trailer it could end up 7-8 depending on construction and weather. I'm really not too concerned about him not eating or drinking. He's done it before. You just asked what he does. I was just thinking why put him thru getting himself all worked up if I could give him something to relax. It's a stresser for him. You can tell. He does what I ask, which is getting in. I can't ask for more than that I guess. He probabably will never like riding in a trailer.
That's a good point about the bar. I guess we ought to put it back in. We have only gone short distances and he does want to hug up against "momma" Maybe that's why Sarah Lee gives me the big sad eye looks:')