| Whether you own one horse or several, a horse | | | | trailer has stalls that are slanted diagonally from |
| trailer will provide a convenient way to travel with | | | | right to left. The horses stand in a slanted position |
| your horses to shows, rodeos, camping sites, | | | | while riding. These are usually economical for |
| horse trails, or wherever you need to take your | | | | carrying more than two horses. A straight load |
| horses. Horse trailers are also useful in case of an | | | | trailer enables you to load the horses straight into |
| emergency if you have to evacuate your horses | | | | the trailer from the rear and the horses face |
| or get them to a veterinarian in a hurry. But | | | | forward while riding. With both styles, choose a |
| buying a horse trailer can be a little confusing | | | | horse trailer that is the correct size, has proper |
| because there are so many different types and | | | | ventilation, and provides the features you need. |
| styles available. Here are some things to look for | | | | Bumper Pull or Gooseneck |
| when shopping for a horse trailer. | | | | Consider whether you want a bumper pull or |
| Stall Details | | | | gooseneck trailer. The bumper pull trailer attaches |
| Probably the most important features that will | | | | to a hitch near the rear bumper of your towing |
| determine how well your horse travels are the | | | | vehicle. The gooseneck extends over the bed of |
| features of the stalls. How many stalls are | | | | the hauling truck and attaches in the truck bed. |
| included? What size are the stalls (length, height, | | | | The main difference is the gooseneck can provide |
| and width)? If your horse's ears are touching the | | | | extra room for dressing room or living quarters. |
| ceiling of the trailer, it is probably too short. Also, | | | | There are other features to consider as well. The |
| be sure the horse will have room to turn around | | | | trailer might be made of steel or aluminum, or a |
| for exiting. Some horses can be very difficult | | | | blend of the two. It might have a tack room in |
| when it comes to backing them out of a trailer | | | | the front of the stall area where you can store |
| stall. | | | | saddles, bridles, buckets, feed, and trunks. Some |
| Be sure there's plenty of ventilation for each stall. | | | | horse trailers come with dressing rooms fancied |
| Horse trailers usually have from two to nine stalls. | | | | with a mirror, table, and an area to hang clothes. |
| It's a good idea to get a horse trailer with one | | | | Some have roomy living quarters featuring a |
| extra stall than what you actually need. This will | | | | bedroom or two, dining room table, kitchenette, |
| provide more room for your horses and also | | | | and bathroom. Living quarters are great for |
| allows you to add another horse in the future. | | | | frequent campers! |
| Trailer Entrance: Step Up or Ramp | | | | Towing Vehicle |
| Horses are like people in some ways... they seem | | | | Before buying a horse trailer, consider what type |
| to have their own preferences when it comes to | | | | of trailer you will be able to haul with your current |
| horse trailers. They especially have their own | | | | truck or vehicle. Some vehicles haul better than |
| preferences when it comes to stepping up into a | | | | others, and some can handle heavier trailers than |
| trailer and/or walking up a ramp into the trailer. | | | | others. |
| This makes choosing a horse trailer difficult | | | | Consider all these features when shopping for a |
| because you might not be sure which method of | | | | trailer, and go online to compare horse trailers and |
| loading your horse would feel more comfortable | | | | brand names such as Sundowner horse trailers. |
| with. Before you start shopping, find a couple of | | | | You can search for trailers by brand name or by |
| friends with horse trailers of different styles and | | | | location and state. For example, if you live in |
| ask if you can do a test load with your horse. | | | | Tennessee, you might search for "horse trailers in |
| You might be able to find out ahead of time what | | | | Tennessee" or "Sundowner of Tennessee." You |
| type of trailer will work best for your horse. | | | | can also find used horse trailers for sale if you're |
| Slant Load or Straight Load | | | | on a tight budget. |
| Another thing to consider is if you will buy a slant | | | | Use these tips to find a horse trailer that you and |
| load or straight load horse trailer. The slant load | | | | your horses will enjoy for years to come. |