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Guide To Purchasing New Horse Trailers For Sale

By Helene Norris


A horse trailer is an important piece of equipment as it has the job of safely transporting one's prized animal from one place to another. When looking to purchase new horse trailers for sale, buyers should look for a model that not only fits within their budget but will also be safe and sturdy and also has the necessary features one desires. This guide can help make the rider aware of what the most important qualities are in a trailer.

Ensuring one chooses the proper sized model should be the first priority, this is determined by the number of horses that will typically be transported. The majority of designs are built to hold two animals, but some have the capacity to hold more. Two popular styles of trailer are the gooseneck and the tag-along, these are both quite safe as long as they are hitched with the appropriate attachment.

It can be very upsetting for a horse to be confined inside a trailer, so it is essential to the animal's well-being to select a design that eases this stress. A light colored interior and adequate entry of light from the outside through windows or slats is ideal. The animal must also be permitted to stand, move its head, and shift its body somewhat comfortably when inside the unit.

There must also be adequate ventilation in the unit, since this is vital to the animal's health. Vents in the ceiling or walls will allow air to circulate sufficiently and keep the temperature stable. It is also ideal if the flooring is made of natural wooden slats as they will not become overheated and they allow better airflow.

The structure must be made with the safety of both horse and handler in mind. Its ramp should be designed to facilitate easy loading, and must be solid and low, with sufficient traction. All attached components including breast bars, posts, dividers, and tie rings, must be strong and made to withstand force, but at the same time there should be a way for the user to remove them if needed.

Most new models are built with rubber torsion suspension which consists of neoprene cords that extend through the axle and are able to absorb as much as 97 percent of the shock and vibration from the road, which makes the trip less stressful on the animal. It also allows the unit to move along on three wheels and the coupler in the event one of the tires goes flat.

Steel, aluminum, or a combination of both along with fiberglass are most commonly used construction materials. Each has its advantages, galvanized steel adds fortitude to the structure, and the lighter aluminum and fiberglass are ideal for other components.

The best place to start when looking to buy new horse trailers for sale is to do some research online and read reviews of various models in order to learn which ones are considered the safest. If purchasing for the first time, one must also find out what other fees are associated with owning a trailer, such as licensing and ownership fees. After buying the trailer, consumers must be confident that they have provided their horses with the best they can.




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