62/ NOVEMBER 2013 THE RIDER How to Buy a Horse Trailer
know that will greatly impact selection are antici- pated use, size, style, and most importantly budget. Just like a horse.
doing a lot of trailering, I always recommend new. With new you get a war- ranty and no surprises. Plus, Eby Trailers hold their value well and have good resale,” says Knill who is an Eby Trailers dealer.
mostly to the commercial and racing industry accord- ing to Brian Knill of Knills Trailer Sales and Service. He claims an Eby trailer can stand up to being used all day, every day for ten years.
Size
trailer have to be large enough to accommodate the number of horses to be transported but it also has to fit different sizes of horse. Breed and build determine how wide and tall the trailer must be in order to reduce the risk of injury.
Style
gooseneck trailers are the most popular choice because they travel more easily for the horse and driver.
although they are larger Surprisingly,
Bumper-pull trailers are only an option for one to three-horse trailers. They are a more economical choice for the horse owner looking for something basic to meet their trans- portation needs. Goose- neck trailers are available in a wide range of sizes from two-horse up to nine- horse while still being pulled by a pickup truck. According to Tisdale,
down to bumper-pull or gooseneck
Style often comes trailers.
depends on how many horses will be transported as well as the size of the horses. Trailers range from one-horse to 53’ trailers, but most recreational equestrians purchase in the two to three horse range. Not only does the
Size of the trailer
www.davisfeed.ca Eby Trailers caters
Ontario-based Knills Trail- er Sales and Service agrees. “If you’re going to be
going to be used a few times a year for shorter hauls, a good used trailer can be a good choice,” says Bill Tisdale of Halnor Equipment. “If the trailer’s going to be driven 50,000 or 100,000 kilometres a year, a new trailer is safer.” Brian Knill from
Use and Frequency “If a trailer is just
when shopping for horse trailers. Although looks are not as important when compared to other factors like safety, it is important that the consumer have an idea of what they want and know their needs. Important things to
is like buying a horse. Prospective buyers know what they want the horse to do, how it will behave, and what it looks like. The same rules apply
Buying a horse trailer
vice and Fletcher’s Horse World were exhibitors at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in 2013 and provided a wide selection of trailers for horse-owning attendees to consider.
things to consider when buying a trailer is how horse-friendly and safe it is. If it meets those basic requirements, it will get the job done safely,” says Tis-
“The most important dale.
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and therefore heavier, they are actually easier on the towing vehicle and allow for more weight to be hauled.
trailer plays a big part in
into a trailer with either a ramp or step, from the back or the side of the trailer. Trailers are also available in straight or slant-load. This refers to the horse’s position once on the trailer. Knill says buying a ramp, step-up, straight or slant- load trailer depends on per- sonal preference, and buy- ers should make sure they’re comfortable with the type they select. Configuration of the
Loading Horses can be loaded
horse safety. Exit and load- ing doors should be large enough for horses and peo- ple to fit through safely. Some trailers offer a side and a rear exit which may be easier for young or ner- vous horses to load and unload.
biggest factor that will change selection and fea- tures within the trailer. According to Tisdale, a basic new two-horse entry- level trailer starts at around $10,000, and the sky’s the limit. “There are so many makes of trailers, running from an open stock trailer to lavish living quarters for people,”
Budget Budget is the single
maintained aluminum trail- er can last over 20 years, so it’s important to purchase wisely. Bringing someone along that is knowledge- able on horse trailers and trailer construction is a good idea to get another opinion. Events like Cana- da’s Outdoor Farm Show which is held in Wood- stock, Ontario every September also offer an excellent opportunity to shop’n’compare multiple trailers side-by-side. Halnor Equipment,
Knills Trailers Sales & Ser-
says Tisdale. “To a certain extent, you get what you pay for, and a well-made trailer that is taken care of will last a long time.” A good-quality, well-
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