Example of transporting a cart in the back of a Pickup when using a 2 horse trailer.
The cart is strapped down with two sets of straps holding it forward and one set of straps holding it back. These are heavy duty ratchet straps. The two sets of  front ratchet straps are hooked into the bed pockets. They are then hooked through motorcycle Soft-tyes that are looped around the axle in the back; and around the shafts and crossmember in the front (do not tie around shafts only you can crack the shafts that way). Soft-tyes are used so as to not scratch the finish on the cart. The wheels actually roll up against the wheel wells of the truck. The set of straps that put pressure on the shaft are left slightly loose (leave about 6 inches of play). The cab and the bed actually are suspended separately. If the shafts are tight against the cab the shaft will rub the top of the cab; and a shaft could fracture from the pressure. This cart had special covers made for it. However you can wrap the shafts at the end where it lies on the truck cab with foam pipe insulation, or an old pair of horse shipping boots or similar padding.
There is a second set of straps that go from the back of the cart and hook into the bumper supports. These back straps prevent the cart from flying forward in a sudden stop. Essentially you will have a set of straps going from the axle to the front of the bed, and a set going from the axle to the bumper supports. You should have these tight so the cart does not move front or backwards. You do not need to shut the tailgate (think of it like have a flatbed). Remove any removable cushions and make sure your spares box is latched before departing. If your cart is like this one wrap the backrest (a roll of shrink wrap is great for this) to protect the upholstery from getting rained on and from bug splatter.
This photo shows a close-up of a Soft-Tye. It is looped around the axle. You can just use the hooks on the ratchet straps if you do not have soft tyes.
The pickup truck has an extended receiver bar. The trailer has an "A" frame that extends several feet in front of the trailer. When at an event the trailer is jack-knifed at a right angle, ramps set, and the cart is rolled off the pickup bed. The trailer does not have to be disconnected to unload the cart!
Padded blocks are placed between the cart wheels and the side of the pickup bed. The cart can shift during transport and rub the side of the pickup bed. The blocks keep the cart centered.

I made the blocks using a piece of 2 x 4 wrapping it with acrylic padding (you need something that will not hold water) and then stapling nylon material around it.

The ramps and anything else in the bed are chained or strapped down to prevent them from flying out.
A big part of carriage driving is getting your horse and carriage there! Generally it is preferred to have a big trailer and haul horses and carriages together. This is an option for people with a 2 horse trailer . If you have a photos of your carriage hauling setup-- please share them with us by emailing them to the webmaster.
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