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Evaluate New Horse Trailers For Sale
You may feel overwhelmed when it comes time to buy a trailer for your very own. There are many new horse trailers for sale that offer different designs and options, and there's a bewildering number of strongly-held opinions in the horse world. Since you have to start somewhere, begin by evaluating your needs and understanding what will keep your animals safe and comfortable while hauling.
Horses need enough space in a trailer stall to balance and move enough to flex their muscles. They also need the roof to be tall enough to allow them to move their heads and necks freely. Horses load more readily into trailers with lots of light, and they ride more comfortably when air circulates freely. They like windows that can be opened so they can see what's going on and smell the breeze.
The most important thing is safety. It's important to choose a manufacturer with a good track record in building sturdy trailers. Materials are usually steel and/or aluminum, used for strength, weight reduction, and weather resistance. Ramps can be both in the rear of the trailer, at the front, or on the side. You'll find information about all these things, as well as a lot of opinion. It's your responsibility to sift fact from assumption and misconception.
Some people like to dispense with ramps altogether and let the horse step up into the trailer and step down when backing off. Others feel that a rear ramp is better, especially for unloading. Designers have introduced front unloading ramps, which means that animals never have to back out. Front exits also help reach animals in case of emergencies.
Aluminum doesn't rust, so many owners think this makes it better than steel. However, aluminum does corrode, so long life is not a given. Aluminum is lighter in weight, but its exclusive use will sacrifice structural strength. There are new types of steel and manufacturing processes that reduce steel's vulnerability to weather. There are also 'hybrid' trailers, with steel structural components and aluminum where strength is less important.
Tag-along units attach to the rear of a truck or automobile. Those who do not want to convert a pick-up truck with a 'fifth wheel' (an attachment for a gooseneck) often prefer the rear hitch. Tag-alongs may sway and sometimes come unhitched, but only when not attached properly. Stabilizing bars can minimize swaying and make traveling safer.
You don't want to buy more trailer than you need. Smaller, shorter horses can travel comfortably with less width and height, while large animals like warmbloods might need the maximum legal width and a lot of headroom. Floors must be strong enough for the largest animal that will be transported. However, not everyone needs battleship-type construction.
Checking warranties and safety records is another way to narrow the choice. Remember that the company must be sound to exist long enough to stand behind its guarantees, and that customer reviews can tell you how well a company handles customer problems. Cost may be the deciding factor; however, high cost does not necessarily mean high quality, while a low one is not always the most cost effective.
Horses need enough space in a trailer stall to balance and move enough to flex their muscles. They also need the roof to be tall enough to allow them to move their heads and necks freely. Horses load more readily into trailers with lots of light, and they ride more comfortably when air circulates freely. They like windows that can be opened so they can see what's going on and smell the breeze.
The most important thing is safety. It's important to choose a manufacturer with a good track record in building sturdy trailers. Materials are usually steel and/or aluminum, used for strength, weight reduction, and weather resistance. Ramps can be both in the rear of the trailer, at the front, or on the side. You'll find information about all these things, as well as a lot of opinion. It's your responsibility to sift fact from assumption and misconception.
Some people like to dispense with ramps altogether and let the horse step up into the trailer and step down when backing off. Others feel that a rear ramp is better, especially for unloading. Designers have introduced front unloading ramps, which means that animals never have to back out. Front exits also help reach animals in case of emergencies.
Aluminum doesn't rust, so many owners think this makes it better than steel. However, aluminum does corrode, so long life is not a given. Aluminum is lighter in weight, but its exclusive use will sacrifice structural strength. There are new types of steel and manufacturing processes that reduce steel's vulnerability to weather. There are also 'hybrid' trailers, with steel structural components and aluminum where strength is less important.
Tag-along units attach to the rear of a truck or automobile. Those who do not want to convert a pick-up truck with a 'fifth wheel' (an attachment for a gooseneck) often prefer the rear hitch. Tag-alongs may sway and sometimes come unhitched, but only when not attached properly. Stabilizing bars can minimize swaying and make traveling safer.
You don't want to buy more trailer than you need. Smaller, shorter horses can travel comfortably with less width and height, while large animals like warmbloods might need the maximum legal width and a lot of headroom. Floors must be strong enough for the largest animal that will be transported. However, not everyone needs battleship-type construction.
Checking warranties and safety records is another way to narrow the choice. Remember that the company must be sound to exist long enough to stand behind its guarantees, and that customer reviews can tell you how well a company handles customer problems. Cost may be the deciding factor; however, high cost does not necessarily mean high quality, while a low one is not always the most cost effective.
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