Since the UK government scrapped the trailer test, more drivers than ever are towing trailers. For horse owners and riders, that means the freedom to take your horse where you want when you want but many equine events take place in fields located on narrow country lanes and if you meet a bigger vehiclecoming the other way, you might have to reverse back to a passing space.If theres one aspect of towing a trailer that brings many drivers out in a cold sweat its reversing, especially into a tight space, but dont panic with a bit of patience and practice, reversing a trailer isnt half as tricky as you think.Edd Cobley from Land Rover Experience East of England offers his tips to help you nail it every time.Tip 1: steer in the wrong directionWhat tends to flummox a lot of drivers is that you need to steer in what feels like the wrong direction at the start of the turn.For example, if you want to reverse your vehicle and trailer to the left, you need to move the steering wheel to the right to begin with.Why? Because the back of your car needs to move to the right to push the front of the trailer on the right, so that the back of the trailer swings to the left.Tip 2: use small movementsOnce your trailer is heading in the correct direction, dont continue to steer in the same direction otherwise youll jackknife your car at a right angle to your trailer.Instead, gradually turn the steering wheel back the other way. Only use small movements to fine-tune your direction.If things dont go to plan, pull forwards a short distance and try again. Remember that every movement of your steering wheel is the reverse of where youd normally turn.Steering right turns the trailer left; steering left turns the trailer right. Remember this!Once youve got the trailer going backwards on roughly the right arc, you need to start turning back the other way.Its easy to over-magnify any movement, so keep your wheel movements small where possible.More top tips:If you can drive through a space going forwards, you can reverse through it too.Dont do too much steering less is more.Be patient and take your time.Use your mirrors to gauge which way your trailer is going.Keep your vehicle speed low.Always return the steering to the centre once you have started to reverse.Dont be afraid to pull forward and try again.The type of terrain can change your trailers turning speed.Own it dont let the trailer and fear of reversing own you.Invest in some professional training.Your Horses top tip:If youre manoeuvring your trailer at home or at a competition, try to do this before your horse is loaded so that you can load up and then drive straight forwards and away.This is good practice whether you transport in a trailer or lorry, because it means a shorter, smoother journey for your horse if he or she is on board while youre reversing or getting into a certain position, it can be uncomfortable, jerky and risks knocking their confidence.It also means your trailer will be lighter, making it easier to manoeuvre for you too. Bonus!Related contentOn the move: Buyers guide to horseboxes and trailers4 things to consider when buying a trailer for your horse5 things to consider before travelling your horseThe post How to successfully reverse a horse trailer every time appeared first on Your Horse.