Horse Trailer Regulations
The Minnesota Horse Council, in response to several requests for information about trailering regulations, has met with representatives of the MN State Patrol and has prepared some information pertinent to the subject.
Most importantly, if trailering your horses can be considered "furtherance" of a commercial activity, then you are required to follow commercial vehicle regulations.
It is clear that trucks and horse trailers used by professionals in the horse business are considered commercial vehicles and need to meet certain requirements. Even horse hobbyists may sometimes be considered commercial.
Our attorney, Allison Eklund, has put together a .pdf file that includes the pertinent information from the MN Department of Transportation:
MN DOT Horse Trailer Regulations.
The University of Minnesota has presented a webinar on the subject:
Is Your Truck and Trailer a Commercial Vehicle?
Presenter: Sgt. Jay Sletten, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit
Original Air Date: Tuesday, January 26th, 2011
Length: 61 minutes
To view this webinar: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p59973754/
If you review the materials in the .pdf file and then watch the webinar, you will be well informed on current laws regarding horse trailering.