I will only be hauling 2x Horse in a 3 horse slant... I would only get a gooseneck trailer... never even thought of a bumper pull... I don't like the way they pull...
But a 14ft LQ with 3 Horse slant has a 28ft floor total 36ft trailer with neck... most of the ones I see run between 9-12k empty... I say 2x Horses and gear is 3000lbs, plus 1000lbs of gear for myself and my son. The trailer should be between 14k and 16k loaded. I know I'd be pushing my limits on tongue weight for the truck.