We feel that a horse trailer should be able to hold up to the stress of the largest horse that will be hauled in it. It needs to be tough and durable, especially in the floor and frame areas, which take most of the pounding and stress.

It should also be able to make it through a minor accident without injuring your horse, which is why we use galvanealed steel in the dividers, butt bars, and inner walls instead of aluminum. The trailer should also have a chance to survive a major accident, which is why we have a strong galvanealed tubular steel bracing throughout the roof and sides.

A three-horse trailer does not need to be over built (and too heavy) which is why aluminum works well when used as outer skin. Reinforced fiberglass works well on the fenders and roof. By using these lighter, rustproof materials in non-structural applications the weight can be kept down and strength is not compromised.

Please look over the following standard construction features and the description of their usefulness.

Galvanealed Steel Frame is used for strength. Galvanealed steel is an electrochemically-treated steel which prevents rust. Pound for pound, a steel frame is much stronger than an aluminum frame. The floor is supported by galvanealed steel cross angle brackets, on 16" centers. (Click here to learn more about steel and aluminum constructed horse trailers.)

Aluminum Skin is used for the exterior skin of the trailer. Its baked-on enamel finish comes in a choice of white or silver. "Baked-on" means that the paint is baked right into the aluminum at the mill. This prevents any peeling, makes it easy to maintain, and it keeps its luster much longer.

One-Piece Seamless Fiberglass Roof, unlike most other trailer roofs, is molded right into the steel roof structure so you have a one piece seamless roof. This means no leaks and no maintenance. The steel roof frame acts as a "roll bar."

Pressure-Treated Pine Floor is a #1 grade which means it is the highest quality. Pine does not curl like some other woods (such as oak) and is treated under pressure with preservatives putting the protection deep into the wood. Wood floors are also softer (reduces stress) and quieter than floors made of "all aluminum." Wood floors also keep the trailer cooler than aluminum floors because aluminum can conduct heat from the road into the trailer and wood floors provide better ventilation.

Rubber Torsion Suspension provides a better ride for your horse and also adds to your trailering safety. By absorbing most of the road shock these axles reduce traveling stress to your horse. Horses are more relaxed in the trailer because they are comfortable. They will arrive at the destination more refreshed than if they were being hauled in a trailer with the old drop-leaf type suspension. Rubber torsion suspension also provides road safety because if one tire goes flat, the trailer will maintain on the remaining three wheels until you can get off the busy road to fix the problem.

Trailer Radial Tires provide a much softer ride, and last 30% longer, than bias tires.

Reinforced Fiberglass Fenders are not molded into the body, which makes them easy to replace and repair. They also keep the weight down on the trailer and won't cut your horse when it's tied to the trailer.

Diamond-Plate Aluminum Gravel Guards on the fenders will not dent from rocks and gravel and have a very attractive appearance.

Break-away Brake is a legal must on all trailers for emergency stopping if the trailer ever comes loose. Unlike most trailers, our battery is mounted inside the trailer to keep it out of the weather, giving it a longer life.

Vacuum Exterior Tail Lights last much longer because they are moisture proof. They are easy to replace by popping the whole light out and simply plugging another one in.
Sealed Beam Exterior Roof Rear Marker Lights (unlike other trailers which place their rear marker lights on the roof) are across the top back of the trailer so they can be seen from greater distances by those in back of you.

7 Pin Bargman Plug is a very common heavy-duty rubber plug. It can be replaced with a six prong plug at no charge. We suggest you choose the most commonly used plug in your area in case you need a tow from a friend's truck.

Painted Accent and Striping can be matched to the paint of any tow vehicle color on the market. All we need is the specific paint code. For example, "1994 Ford Flame Red Metallic AB 1234."

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