Horse Trailer Check List

Each owner will have different needs when it comes to the transportation of their horse(s) but the following list provides a reminder of some of the features that you may like to include on your Horse Trailer Check List to assist you with your purchase.

Horse Trailer Body:

• Quality construction throughout, using strong, long-lasting, rot-free, low-maintenance materials.
• Constructed for safe and easy road-handling.
• Good, strong, secure ramps – low and wide construction for safe loading.
• Reliable suspension, hitching, brakes, failsafe mechanisms and jockey wheel offering highest standards for reliability and safety.
• High visibility lighting and tail lights for the back of the trailer.
• Quality, long-lasting mud and gravel guards.
• Undercoated and painted for low-maintenance and protection.
• Pop-up roof vents and adequate ventilation.
• Recessed windows and walls free from protrusions.
• Doors and windows with security features.
• Securely placed spare wheel.
• Ample tie-rings on the outside of the trailer.

Horse Trailer Interior:

• Adequate space for the size of your horse(s).
• Lined internal walls for insulation.
• Strong floor with adequate drainage holes.
• Long-lasting, heavy duty non-slip floor mats.
• Rubber-lined stall walls for extra protection.
• Kick mats.
• Internal tie rings.
• Well-positioned manger.
• Quick-release system breast bars.
• Cushioned breast and tail bars for horse’s comfort.
• Adequate natural and artificial lighting.

Horse Trailer Dressing / Rest / Storage Areas:

• Solid, secure dressing room.
• Good storage areas.
• Toilet facilities.
• Cooking facilities.
• Sleeping facilities.
• Adequate lighting.
• Bridle Hooks.
• Saddle rack.
• Boot box seat.
• Blanket box.
• Fully-equipped First Aid Kit – for you and your horse!

Ask the seller to list and provide costs for any optional extras. Know exactly what you’re getting for your money!

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