Poll
A New Ride
Will you purchase a new horse trailer in the next year?
Total votes cast: 1092
Comments & Write-in Answers
stock style, wooden floor, bumper pull
9/22/2008 8:25:11 PM
two horse slant-bumperpull tack area w/dressing area
9/22/2008 6:14:33 PM
SAFETY
9/22/2008 5:47:58 PM
4 horse gooseneck small living space
9/22/2008 4:56:24 PM
with the economy who can afford to go anywhere anyway?
9/22/2008 2:30:04 PM
safety
9/22/2008 2:06:23 PM
ramp I can manage w/o help
9/22/2008 1:50:57 PM
safe and affordable
9/22/2008 12:46:25 PM
safety
9/22/2008 12:20:02 PM
The economy is too bad.
9/22/2008 11:10:10 AM
already have 2 - 2h bp, 3h gn, liv qtrs
9/22/2008 11:04:06 AM
Horse comfort and room for all my driving equipment. Bought one 6/08
9/22/2008 10:20:52 AM
tackroom
9/22/2008 9:52:53 AM
Openess and wideness
9/22/2008 8:45:45 AM
Flooring, durability and lightweight
9/22/2008 6:28:52 AM
It must be a slant load, with tack and dressing room in the nose of the trailer. Hydraulic jacks.
9/22/2008 2:01:03 AM
4 horse, slide out LQ, mid tack, escape door, 8ft wide 7.5 tall, 6.0 refrig/freezer
9/21/2008 11:35:40 PM
can tow with my van, easy to handle single-handedly and safe.
9/21/2008 11:18:41 PM
just did!!!
9/21/2008 9:49:43 PM
3 horse slant front tack and dressing also escape door would like aluminum made bumper pull
9/21/2008 9:31:46 PM
warmblood size with ramp and bumper gooseneck
9/21/2008 6:53:36 PM
slant load and ramp
9/21/2008 4:25:49 PM
stud wall
9/21/2008 3:15:27 PM
4 horse maybe bumper pull
9/21/2008 2:24:07 PM
Size: big enough for large warmbloods; safety features; price; must by straight load gooseneck
9/21/2008 7:36:27 AM
safety
9/21/2008 4:30:27 AM
Taller than 7 feet
9/20/2008 10:43:34 PM
3H Alum GN
9/20/2008 8:47:44 PM
able to hold 2 hourses...not overly expensive
9/20/2008 12:25:38 PM
safety!!
9/20/2008 12:23:15 PM
at least a two horse
9/20/2008 11:48:56 AM
bills
9/20/2008 11:42:31 AM
Already own two, both in good condition.
9/20/2008 10:34:04 AM
safety
9/20/2008 5:05:57 AM
living quarters
9/19/2008 10:37:36 PM
Just bought a new 2horse bumper pull in April 2007.
9/19/2008 9:30:07 PM
safety
9/19/2008 7:06:31 PM
4 horse, slant load, bumper pull
9/19/2008 6:12:16 PM
living area
9/19/2008 5:36:45 PM
Safety, no manger, walk-through escape path
9/19/2008 5:20:17 PM
We just bought a new trailer.
9/19/2008 4:50:21 PM
Just purchased an '07 Featherlite to share with our neighbors after some crash related repairs
9/19/2008 3:08:57 PM
straight load
9/19/2008 1:19:28 PM
quite happy with my 10 year old trailer - looks like brand new anyway
9/19/2008 1:10:55 PM
My 15 year old Kingston is like brand new!
9/19/2008 12:36:18 PM
Lightweight,something I can haul with my jeep
9/19/2008 10:47:16 AM
small and cheap for mini horse
9/19/2008 8:43:30 AM
living quarters(good quality trailer),large refrig.,mangers for storage,wall thru door to horses
9/18/2008 11:29:38 PM
escape door,good ventilation,LQ with bathroom!
9/18/2008 11:05:13 PM
4 horse head to head that breaks down into 3 box stalls
9/18/2008 11:01:52 PM
Heighth and Width, I want this one to be roomy enough!
9/18/2008 10:11:30 PM
4h h to h
9/18/2008 8:49:00 PM
light weight
9/18/2008 8:02:31 PM
If I come across a good price on a gooseneck
9/18/2008 6:32:44 PM
safety for horse and human and user friendly
9/18/2008 6:31:25 PM
I LOVE my Kingston, and am keeping it as long as possible (16 yrs and counting!)
9/18/2008 5:40:56 PM
Safety, Space, Etc.
9/18/2008 5:40:48 PM
rear and side load, poured rubber floor, excellent manufacturing materials;done lots of research
9/18/2008 5:32:27 PM
large tack area, adequate ventilation for horse area
9/18/2008 5:30:17 PM
SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9/18/2008 5:30:09 PM
lightweight,easy to tow
9/18/2008 5:03:11 PM
slant load, tack room
9/18/2008 3:36:01 PM
Purchased new last year-Cimarron 3H w/LQ. Love it!
9/18/2008 3:28:10 PM
I just bought one - a Brenderup
9/18/2008 2:51:35 PM
would love to, but mine is just fine now:)
9/18/2008 2:46:44 PM
enough room for large horse, good ventilation, and a big enough tack room for all the stuff I have t
9/18/2008 2:44:36 PM
safety size
9/18/2008 2:40:45 PM
size (needs to be large enough for my drafts) and safety
9/18/2008 2:38:47 PM
Too broke because of gas prices!
9/18/2008 2:15:10 PM
Just purchased a new Cimarron
9/18/2008 2:11:22 PM
depends on the economy
9/18/2008 1:24:29 PM
Ha! I just bought a horse trailer in Feburary of this year.
9/18/2008 11:58:23 AM
Want to purchase used trailer
9/18/2008 11:48:57 AM
slant load,ramp,tall & wide enough for large horses, padding & mats,lights inside & out
9/18/2008 11:30:39 AM
Heigth Saftey Weight affordability
9/18/2008 10:41:16 AM
large. 3 horse
9/18/2008 10:23:50 AM
must be a kieffer, bunk beds in living quarters, mangers in horse, extra storage,
9/18/2008 7:47:18 AM
living quarters, weight, affordability
9/18/2008 7:44:16 AM
kitchen, swing out tack box and feed conpartments
9/18/2008 5:21:05 AM
Shopping for one right now!
9/18/2008 1:04:36 AM
Price, 3 horse slant gooseneck
9/18/2008 12:45:26 AM
5th wheel, cheap, living qtrs
9/18/2008 12:17:11 AM
not a new one but I would like a good quality older one
9/18/2008 12:00:48 AM
I have a new Feather Lite
9/17/2008 11:56:31 PM
economic
9/17/2008 10:06:15 PM
extra tall, wide, tagalong,drop down loading ramp, roof vent, windows, electric brakes, spare tire,
9/17/2008 9:54:21 PM
Tall enough for thoroughbred
9/17/2008 9:42:08 PM
current trailer is onlu 5 years old and should last another 20
9/17/2008 9:23:12 PM
ramp
9/17/2008 9:06:20 PM
Still making payments on the one I have now!!!
9/17/2008 8:56:06 PM
structural integrity, straight load, economical
9/17/2008 8:51:18 PM
room for horse
9/17/2008 8:50:48 PM
i own a perfectly good, very nice, trailer, purchased new in 2002.
9/17/2008 8:40:43 PM
have one, with cost of hay and fuel cannot afford a better one, will have to make do
9/17/2008 7:02:02 PM
brenderup
9/17/2008 6:58:19 PM
front offload
9/17/2008 6:15:55 PM
Ease in pulling without a special vehicle.
9/17/2008 5:49:08 PM
total weight, roominess for horse, ease of loading
9/17/2008 5:18:24 PM
at least Ireally hope to!
9/17/2008 4:58:34 PM
I have recently purchased a vehicle specifically capable of pulling a trailor. So I am hoping to bel
9/17/2008 3:33:16 PM
realistic prices for lq gn trailers
9/17/2008 3:08:29 PM
used 3-horse gn. fridge,heat,screen door
9/17/2008 2:38:45 PM
My current trailer (Hawk) is in great shape and is PAID for.
9/17/2008 2:19:41 PM
I have a 2-horse slant gooseneck; want a gn stock next time.
9/17/2008 2:11:20 PM
A better question might be, will you give to relief efforts in TX?
9/17/2008 1:47:18 PM
Quality, light weight, good ride, cost
9/17/2008 1:36:59 PM
the overhead height and padding in a trailer
9/17/2008 1:30:57 PM
the 2003 3 horse is new enough for me
9/17/2008 12:27:33 PM
would like a new one but who knows...
9/17/2008 12:02:50 PM
space for horses,safety features,loading height,construction/durability,manufacturer
9/17/2008 11:59:19 AM
Stock type for the box stall
9/17/2008 11:48:26 AM
Our five year old trailer does the job fine!
9/17/2008 10:55:08 AM
Sealed tack room and drop down windows. '94 Trails west, well used, still good.
9/17/2008 10:48:13 AM
Two horse straight load walk out with ramp on the side. Also w/dressing room
9/17/2008 10:30:31 AM
3 critical areas vibration, ventilation & tow/ride stability.
9/17/2008 10:09:24 AM
Not purchasing within this year, but would want roomy, airy and sturdy trailer with tack space.
9/17/2008 10:06:56 AM
mine is only 5 years old
9/17/2008 9:56:50 AM
combo stock
9/17/2008 9:33:17 AM
I bought a new Featherlite combo trailer a couple of years ago and I love it!!
9/17/2008 9:19:49 AM
already purchased one within the last six months
9/17/2008 9:16:52 AM
Need sufficient ht & depth for my warmblood. Sm dressing room and a SAFE trailer would fit the bill.
9/17/2008 9:04:16 AM
Already bought one in 07
9/17/2008 8:14:40 AM
Can't afford to
9/17/2008 7:33:11 AM
Price, value on trade in
9/17/2008 7:25:50 AM
side load, vents, windows, and anything that will protect from the heat
9/17/2008 1:35:29 AM
I hope so
9/17/2008 1:18:40 AM
Ability to haul reversed, removable divider, lightweight but safe.
9/17/2008 12:36:16 AM
Can't afford anything new at this time.
9/16/2008 11:39:48 PM
stable ride for horses
9/16/2008 11:37:24 PM
already have a trailer, so i don't need another right now..
9/16/2008 11:22:52 PM
Head to Head
9/16/2008 11:21:26 PM
LQ w/ full sized fridg and roomy cabin with lots of storage and be 3 horse.
9/16/2008 11:17:08 PM
comfort
9/16/2008 10:56:12 PM
quality and saftey
9/16/2008 10:55:40 PM
SAFETY 1ST..OURS IS GOOD
9/16/2008 10:52:41 PM
I bought one last year, and it's a keeper
9/16/2008 10:42:07 PM
Who can afford anything new when the old still is safe?
9/16/2008 10:28:35 PM
tack room, drop down windows
9/16/2008 10:25:04 PM
I am shopping for used trailer as I cannot afford a new one.
9/16/2008 10:23:30 PM
pulled groin muscle
9/16/2008 10:06:27 PM
Roomy, big, and safe. Not sure if I want a two or three horse. If a three horse, I need a goose neck
9/16/2008 9:55:34 PM
just purchased one in the last month
9/16/2008 9:55:23 PM
don't have the money
9/16/2008 9:47:47 PM
Just bought one 3 years ago!
9/16/2008 9:45:21 PM
living quarters
9/16/2008 9:43:46 PM
Size, safety, living qtrs
9/16/2008 9:40:11 PM
Price (inexpensive), safety, can my truck pull it and will my horse get on it.
9/16/2008 9:29:50 PM
bought one last year......still paying for it though Hahaha
9/16/2008 9:17:18 PM
that the wheels go round, floor is sturdy, tailgate stays up, door stays closed & all lights work.
9/16/2008 9:08:00 PM
just bought one this year
9/16/2008 9:01:14 PM
Height, well built, front dressing room
9/16/2008 8:53:25 PM
tall, wide just need a roomier one.
9/16/2008 8:53:25 PM
My trainer transports my horse.
9/16/2008 8:42:58 PM
Safety, ventilation, ease of use
9/16/2008 8:35:57 PM
Lots of room for my horses and a tack room!!
9/16/2008 8:31:42 PM
safety for horse n owner
9/16/2008 7:59:14 PM
just bought one in March
9/16/2008 7:49:34 PM
I did in Feb. 2008
9/16/2008 7:44:22 PM
ventilation, stepup, straightload, fiberglass roof
9/16/2008 7:43:14 PM
aluminum, ramp, drop down feed hatches
9/16/2008 7:43:10 PM
My 3 horse Featherlite is 10yrs old and terrific shape
9/16/2008 7:41:54 PM
Bought a fantastic 4Star custom 2-horse w/small LQ last year and LOVE it!
9/16/2008 7:24:26 PM
Wish I could afford a new straight-haul w/sleeping quarters!! Not with gas$$. ;o(
9/16/2008 7:23:51 PM
it holds a horse lol
9/16/2008 7:23:03 PM
I purchased one almost 3 years ago and its still in great shape Double D
9/16/2008 7:19:48 PM
would like to, but can`t afford a new one
9/16/2008 7:19:43 PM
We bought a Sundowner 6 horses head-to-head 3 years ago - awesome!
9/16/2008 6:59:14 PM
ease in use for me and horses
9/16/2008 6:54:23 PM
Horse safety, durability, ease of use.
9/16/2008 6:43:49 PM
I don`t trailer often,maybe 2x a year. It`s there mostly for vet visits and emergencies .
9/16/2008 6:43:49 PM
mines still new enough!
9/16/2008 6:37:51 PM
it will be used, not new. good room for warmbloods. Ability to re-configure for mare/foal,
9/16/2008 6:37:50 PM
5 horse, seperate tack room, goose neck,
9/16/2008 6:28:21 PM
Good ventilation.Quality construction.Light colored interior.
9/16/2008 6:27:00 PM
air suspension/hvac in horse compartment, waterers, towability, weekend living quarters
9/16/2008 6:17:59 PM
bought new one dec 22nd of 07
9/16/2008 6:02:18 PM
Bought a 53 ft one this year. Will be a while before we replace this one
9/16/2008 5:42:38 PM
need a cow trailer first
9/16/2008 5:42:29 PM
4-horse slant
9/16/2008 5:36:09 PM
Living quarter, shower and toilet!
9/16/2008 5:35:20 PM
With the economy heading down i can't justify additional equip
9/16/2008 5:30:15 PM
Extra-tall for my Clydes, non-skid floor, gooseneck, trade-in acceptance & no hassle financing!
9/16/2008 5:25:49 PM
aluminum,roomy,swing out saddle rack, v nose,light weight
9/16/2008 5:25:32 PM
I just bought a trailer two months ago
9/16/2008 5:24:14 PM
CAn't afford to.
9/16/2008 5:21:32 PM
Thinking about it.
9/16/2008 5:20:33 PM
One week ago today we bought a Logan Coach, Edge Warmblood Edition for our drafts (straight load).
9/16/2008 5:19:19 PM
height width weight price
9/16/2008 5:17:02 PM
gooseneck, slant ride, 3- or 4-horse
9/16/2008 5:11:54 PM
size, cost, condition
9/16/2008 5:00:40 PM
No, bought a new one last year
9/16/2008 4:53:44 PM
Just bought one! YEA
9/16/2008 4:52:15 PM
living quarters, tak space, roomy for horses, aluminum
9/16/2008 4:39:56 PM
We bought one in2007
9/16/2008 4:38:19 PM
Overall quality
9/16/2008 4:37:19 PM
Due to ecomomics purchased a used horse trailer from a friend.
9/16/2008 4:35:56 PM
just purchased; used aluminum 4-horse slant, but haul loose without dividers when possible
9/16/2008 4:34:56 PM
If I do buy a trailer, it will have to be second hand since I will never be able toafford a new one.
9/16/2008 4:29:55 PM
no, unless I win a million bucks and have money to burn. :))
9/16/2008 4:21:04 PM
sleeping area and room to relax
9/16/2008 4:16:20 PM
economy too unstable for that kind of purchase. Have to use old one a while longer.
9/16/2008 4:15:33 PM
safety
9/16/2008 4:15:17 PM
Bumper pull, step up, slant load, dressing room
9/16/2008 4:12:24 PM
have 2 already
9/16/2008 4:11:53 PM
all the safety features.
9/16/2008 4:09:57 PM
JUST BOUGHT NEW ONE IN AUGUST!
9/16/2008 4:08:09 PM
Just purchased one last May. Safety and comfort for my horse. Purchased a Trail-et straightload.
9/16/2008 4:07:08 PM
living quarters
9/16/2008 4:02:43 PM
weight
9/16/2008 3:59:22 PM
aluminum, height and width
9/16/2008 3:54:52 PM
Planning on buying a second hand one - new trailers are too expensive
9/16/2008 3:50:12 PM
4 horse aluminum gooseneck large stalls ramp load full width opening in back escape doors no mangers
9/16/2008 3:46:24 PM
Height, width, straight load, dressing room
9/16/2008 3:37:17 PM
Just bought one last fall
9/16/2008 3:35:14 PM
Because we really like the one we have. Not to large, but user friendly. we have a 3 horse, week end
9/16/2008 3:34:55 PM
2 or 3 horse bumper pull, really want a big tack/changing room!
9/16/2008 3:31:56 PM
Durable padding of dividers in horse area.
9/16/2008 3:23:21 PM
ease of loading, airy, large stall area, stable towing
9/16/2008 3:23:09 PM
front unload, lightweight
9/16/2008 3:21:05 PM
I just bought one!!!
9/16/2008 3:20:07 PM
Room for all three of my girls!
9/16/2008 3:18:33 PM
Who needs a new trailer when you can't afford gas to pull it!!
9/16/2008 3:17:29 PM
lightweight
9/16/2008 3:16:29 PM
THen I'd have to buy another truck that gets no gas mileage
9/16/2008 3:15:05 PM
just bought one this year in the spring
9/16/2008 3:13:53 PM
Brenderup horse trailer so that I can pull it with my car to save gas. It is also comfortable for th
9/16/2008 3:13:45 PM
Safety, Air Flow
9/16/2008 3:07:25 PM
8 foot wide living quarters, 3-horse, Sundowner
9/16/2008 3:03:47 PM
doing good to feed my horses with feed prices the way they are.
9/16/2008 3:03:35 PM
no. bought my brand new Custom-Fab in 2004 best trailer I've ever had!
9/16/2008 3:01:42 PM
Have Hawk trailer. Last one I will ever need!
9/16/2008 3:01:34 PM
affordability, ramp, drop down windows extra wide and high
9/16/2008 3:01:05 PM
Got a Kingston in '95, still like new, used 50x/year.
9/16/2008 2:59:14 PM
4 horse AL / GN with weekend package
9/16/2008 2:58:54 PM
light weight , white, tall, durability .. Brenderup ! hopefully
9/16/2008 2:58:50 PM
may be downsizing!
9/16/2008 2:58:45 PM
have a 3 horse slant w/ living quarters and a 2 horse. don't need any more!
9/16/2008 2:57:37 PM
I want a slant load!
9/16/2008 2:55:39 PM
I have a forever trailer now
9/16/2008 2:54:01 PM
lightweight, safe, roomy - Brenderup would be best for me
9/16/2008 2:53:45 PM
Will ReDo & Make do with what I have now.
9/16/2008 2:53:23 PM
top of my wish list to go from two to four/sleeping
9/16/2008 2:52:47 PM
As soon as I sell my old one
9/16/2008 2:52:19 PM
I'm keeping my paid for older trailer till it falls apart. That's not anytime soon.
9/16/2008 2:52:12 PM
safety of horses, large enough stalls both in width and height, living quarters with kitchen & bath
9/16/2008 2:51:58 PM
Purchased one this past year
9/16/2008 2:51:51 PM
The ability to pay for it and maintain it.
9/16/2008 2:50:34 PM
at least 4 horse, with room for a Shire. Probably LQ
9/16/2008 2:48:02 PM
We want the trailer to be BIG enough - we have Shires.
9/16/2008 2:46:16 PM
Have a great 2horse x-tall,x-wide 1982 Jackson
9/16/2008 2:44:25 PM
height, width & safety factors
9/16/2008 2:43:51 PM
would love too but the cost has increased too much
9/16/2008 2:35:30 PM
safety is primary
9/16/2008 2:32:14 PM
living quarters
9/16/2008 2:31:25 PM
Probably not a brand new one
9/16/2008 2:31:05 PM
If I purchase anything that major, we are all moving in to it, people AND horses!
9/16/2008 2:31:04 PM
Tall (I have big Thoroughbreds). Safe. Good ventilation.
9/16/2008 2:27:48 PM
Just bought one a year ago; Trailet New Yorker Eventor; absolutely the best for Warmbloods/Drafts!
9/16/2008 2:27:08 PM
I bought my trailer new only 2 years ago & it still fulfills my needs
9/16/2008 2:23:07 PM
No, I'm planning to sell one.
9/16/2008 2:23:03 PM
Say goodbye to my old 1977 2 horseBP!
9/16/2008 1:32:18 PM
bogg spasm
9/16/2008 12:53:59 PM
traded in my 9 year old for a new one last year
9/16/2008 12:49:10 PM
Features such as space, quality of interior and safety all come to mind when trailer shopping.
9/16/2008 10:48:52 AM
brakes, floor, ventilation
9/16/2008 10:14:49 AM
7'6" tall, slant load, LIGHT weight, ventilation
9/16/2008 8:43:12 AM
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