There are many design choices when buying a horse trailer. One decision that can be difficult to make is whether to buy a horse trailer with a slant load design or a straight load design. A slant load horse trailer enables you to load horses into slanted stalls (from left to right), making it more economical when hauling three horses. A straight load trailer has a traditional design in which the horses are led straight into the trailer from the back, facing forward.
Choosing a slant load or straight load trailer is really a matter of preference and practicality. You should research all the facts about horse trailers before making a purchase, and know what you’ll need for your horses today and in the future. If you have two horses now, but plan to buy another horse soon, you might consider this when choosing a horse trailer.
Straight Load Horse Trailer – Pros and Cons
A straight load horse trailer features escape doors at the front, which allow you to exit the trailer easily after loading the horse. There’s usually a ramp at the back for loading and unloading and one or two escape doors in the front. With some horse trailers, the escape...