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Avis Rent A Car System, LLC and its subsidiaries operate the world’s second-largest general-use car rental business, providing a wide range of services at 4,750 locations worldwide. Avis is recognized as the industry leader in applying new technologies and services, including customer loyalty programs such as Avis Preferred and Avis First. Avis Cares® is a multifaceted program designed to make drivers feel at home on the road by providing region-specific safety information, vehicle operating guides, daily weather updates and city guides. USRoper Members receive up to 25% discount on Avis prices. For more information call 800-225-7094.

The Original Outdoor Hats – committed to using only the finest materials and producing their own Australian-made leathers, has developed the most versatile and durable range of outdoor hats on the market. Many of their great hats are handmade in Minnesota, USA. USRoper Members receive a 5% discount and FREE shipping on orders over $50. For more information, click on the logo, or call 800-984-8549.

Winter, spring, summer, or fall…all you’ve got to do is remember what your horse needs to stay healthy. Our seasonal guide will help you. Barb Crabbe, DVM Pumpkin-spiced lattes and cold, crisp mornings—we call it “sweater season.” Or what about sunbathing and splashing in the waves? Nothing beats “swimsuit season.” Then there’s that cringeworthy time of year taken up by balance sheets and meetings with your accountant. “Tax season” is nothing to look forward to. [READ: 5 Ways to Improve Horse Health RIGHT NOW] In my world, I don’t think about the seasons in terms of fashion or finance. Instead I think “emergency!” That’s right. Instead of sweaters and swimsuits, veterinarians think of colic season, cut season, founder season, abscess season, or allergy season. It’s definitely true that different times of year bring different health-care challenges for your horse. In this article, I’ll give you a rundown of the most common seasonal health concerns veterinarians see, along...

Travel with peace of mind with PressurePro’s market-leading Tire Pressure Monitoring Solution. Arming you with real-time tire performance data and alerts to dangerous tire situations whether on the road or parked, PressurePro helps add safety and efficiency to your journeys, no matter the road you travel. With low-tire-pressure remaining the leading cause of tire failure, PressurePro’s wireless design allows equestrians to extend tire life, increase fuel efficiency, improve handling and stability, improve braking and ride with confidence. Packed with the market’s most advanced features, PressurePro remains simple to install and easy to move between vehicles and trailers. USRoper Members receive a 10% discount. For more information call 800-959-3505.

Have you ever wondered how your Horses were traveling in the trailer as you drive down the road? There is no need to wonder any longer. Rostech Electronics has developed an inexpensive color monitoring system to give you a complete view of the trailer interior. With the camera in the trailer and the monitor in the cab of your tow vehicle, you can easily see your Horses. The system is portable, wireless and transmits up to 1,000 feet. USRoper Members receive a $50 discount on the purchase of a system. For more information call 800-361-8080.

SportChassis, the American brand of heavy duty pickups whose name goes hand in hand with luxury, strength, and pride, is recognized by the United States Department of Transportation as the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the SportChassis, which is its own vehicle line/make. What this means to you the customer is: value certainty of your SportChassis when insuring or reselling, peace of mind knowing that you can get bumper to bumper warranty and service work at any Freightliner service point, and overall greater satisfaction of ownership with the SportChassis. USRoper members receive $5000 worth of add-ons and accessories, when purchasing a new SportChassis truck. For more information call 800-358-7624.

Swift Hitch is the original wireless portable back-up camera system designed to assist with hitching up your horse trailer. It can also be used to watch your horse in the trailer. Since 2006 the Swift Hitch’s portability, reverse imaging, and night-vision capabilities have made this innovative product a valued tool. Swift Hitch’s SH02 wireless system is the 2012 NATDA (North America Trailer Dealer Association) New Product of the Year and now upgraded to non-interference digital version SH02D. Switch Hitch proudly delivers high quality products with outstanding customer service. USRoper Members receive $20 off and free shipping on all Swift Hitch products (purchase of $50 or more). For more information call 617-600-8282.

Organize your barn, trailer and show tack stall with the Handy Organizing Storage System from The Organized Barn & Trailer. Simply hang panels on the wall of your trailer dressing room, wash rack, tack room, etc. and then use bins, baskets, hooks, shelves, saddle racks and more to organize your belongings. The Organized Barn & Trailer also offers water tanks, mounting blocks, feed carts and other ranch necessities. USRoper Members receive a 5% discount. For more information, call 888-298-8628.

Use our list to build your own template that’ll keep you organized and prepared every time you haul your horse. During show season, schedules get fuller and more hectic. And when life gets busier, it gets easier to forget necessities when you hit the road for a long-distance circuit or the local one-day show. This handy checklist will help ensure that you have what you need, where you need it, so you can focus on your horse and your riding rather than on that necessary item you left sitting at home on the counter. Use this list to inspire your own customized tally of what you need to pack for every road trip. Bill/adobe.stock.com Make Your Own Our advice: Use this list to inspire your own customized tally of what you need to pack for every road trip. Save two separate lists. One for longer shows and one for short weekend events. Make copies and use a fresh one for every trip, marking things off as you pack them. Then stick to the list, and you’ll have everything you need. Tip: When...