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My daughters spent many a saturday and evening riding with me. They have all grown up, But I keep 4 horses so they can ride with me when they come around.
I had one 1/2 arab 1/2 Saddlebred for when the girls craved speed.
But the rest of my horses are Foxtrotters.
I got into horses once I learned how to kill elk. Only had to pack one off the mountain to know I needed horses if I was going to keep hunting.
I quickly learned I need to ride all year if I expect my horses to behave when I try to load an elk over their back.
So I put 1200-1500 trail miles a year on my horses. I ride almost every month of the year., Winter we haul to Southern Utah and ride the desert and summer we haul to higher elevations to escape the heat.
Last horse was a Kentucky Mtn. Loved that smooth, smooth ride... but gf rode a QH.. so trying to match speeds was tough. She tried out a couple gaited horses when we were looking for new rides this year (we lost both horses this spring and summer). While she drives like a bat outta hell, and loves to run her horse as well, she couldn't get used to the speed of the gaited breeds. So she stuck with a QH.. and then I went and got one as well so that we could match speed easier.
Picked this up last week, 2018 CM 3 horse with drop doors and mat. First horse trailer as we are kinda new to it. Had a few boats and motorcycles and atvs but love riding. We have a AQHA registered gelding and picking up a Tennessee walker next weekend. Was supposed to be today but weather in NTX is going to be crappy this afternoon
so for those of you with the bumper pull - no sway bars? I've only ever had the gooseneck, but if I was to pull a bumper pull with animals, I think I'd go with sway bars since the load itself can actually cause the sway, which can't necessarily be reduced by just backing off the throttle or touching the brakes, or letting that 18-wheeler get past.
I don’t think it’s an issue. I didn’t even know it was there on the way back home. Also the anti sway detection means you don’t need WD bars especially with the weights we are pulling. My trailer is 3000lbs plus a couple of horses no more than 6k.
We just got a 5 year old German warmblood mare and are looking for a horse trailer for her. Wife would like to have a Gooseneck trailer with a side ramp. Planning to buy a trailer that would last us 20 years. What brands should we look at and which one's should we avoid? Thanks!
finn: where abouts are you? Best brands changes somewhat based on where you are..
Generally speaking though, from my research, these are some of the best.
Logan - most commonly found out west I believe, don't see many here in NY.
EBY - most commonly found in the east (made in PA)
4Star
I'd go with all aluminum, not aluminum over steel. That said, a really good all aluminum trailer won't be any lighter than the steel equivalent. My EBY pictured above (3 horse slant, mid tack, 3 foot shortwall) weighs in at 7K empty. And the only steel in it is the axles and hitch. But it's built like a tank.
Xwild, we're in Georgia. So far, we've looked at 4star and Cimarron. Wife really likes them, but they are a bit pricey. I've heard of EBY, will take a look. Thanks for the suggestions. OP, didn't mean to hijack the thread, sorry!
Xwild, we're in Georgia. So far, we've looked at 4star and Cimarron. Wife really likes them, but they are a bit pricey. I've heard of EBY, will take a look. Thanks for the suggestions. OP, didn't mean to hijack the thread, sorry!
MHO? Get the Cimmaron.
if you want to save some money, Adam is catching on up here and I see a lot of them. The Cimmaron is as good as an EBY and should be half the price. Might also want to look at Double D who does a reverse slant that might be interesting to your wife.
I’ve had Merhow, Sundowner, 4Star, Elite, EBY, and I am buying another sundowner 2+1 once my new truck comes in. I have dressage ponies, not large, but being able to load myself because the horses walk on and back in and I can take one off without the other is the only way I can show by myself.
might be worth calling Tobruk in TN if you’re in Georgia. Dave has been in the biz a long time and he is currently doing Adam, I think. He’ll set you up right. Tell him Lauren sent you - he’ll know who I am.
We just got a 5 year old German warmblood mare and are looking for a horse trailer for her. Wife would like to have a Gooseneck trailer with a side ramp. Planning to buy a trailer that would last us 20 years. What brands should we look at and which one's should we avoid? Thanks!
Originally Posted by Xwild
....I'd go with all aluminum, not aluminum over steel. That said, a really good all aluminum trailer won't be any lighter than the steel equivalent. .......
I bought my newest one in early 2014 so, my research is four years old. For the same price I could either buy a low-end aluminum or a high-end steel frame. As Xwild said you do not save a much on weight as you would think, it takes more aluminum mass to get the strength of steel. Don't know how big your horse is but a straight load was my only choice as I have a draft-cross horse (shire and Thoroughbred) and two very large mules, 16.3 hand. When I hauled my draft horse in my slant load it went from a four horse to a three horse trailer. The 2 +1 has worked good for me but I wished I would have gotten one more foot in the box stall. Ramps are a good idea but, like everything else you have to work with your horse to get them used to it. With this configuration I never have to back a horse out of the trailer.
I went with Hawk out of Wisconsin because of their quality and they build each trailer in one location or space to your specs for no extra charge. I had special measurements on my hitch and trailer height. It is a galvanized steel frame with aluminum siding installed with double sided tape, the different metal never touch. It cost me ~$25K delivered. Custom Horse Trailers Horse Trailer Manufacturer 5th Wheel Horse Trailer Safe Horse Trailers
After four years of ownership I'd say that I would buy another one if the need arises. Listed weight is 6200#.
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