Horse Trailers

The ramp is situated on the offside so that the handler remains between the horse and the exit whilst the horse is being secured. This reduced the risk of being trapped in a confined area by an excitable horse. Also, the horse is being lead from its nearside which most horses are more accustomed to, so this gives the horse more confidence when loading.

Also, if you breakdown or need to unload horses in an emergency you wouldn’t be able to lower the ramp if it was on the other side as most roads have hedges, barriers or small verges that would prevent the ramp lowering.

The horse stands on heavy duty shock absorbing rubber which is laid over a strong aluminium planked floor with adequate drainage.

Suspension is very important and even more so when carrying horses. The independent swinging arm suspension on Equi-Trek trailers was specifically selected for its smooth and quiet ride quality as well as its exceptional stability. The modern type of suspension is far more advanced in terms of ride quality and noise suppression than the old fashioned leaf spring system. To complement our suspension system we use low profile tyres which help to reduce flex in the tyre walls and therefore the inclination for the body to sway. Each wheel has an individual brake to provide powerful control of the trailer as well as incorporating an automatic reverse feature which improves safety and ride quality even further.

The low wide ramp provides easier and safer loading as the horse is encouraged to enter a light spacious area with less feeling of confinement.

Unloading is made easier because the horse exits the trailer by walking forwards down the wide ramp, eliminating the need to turn in a tight space or go backwards.

If you can’t find the towing capacity in your vehicle’s handbook then contact the manufacturer directly. Not all cars are approved for towing as they may be unsuitable. Towing capacity can also be calculated from the VIN plate, where line one is the maximum allowable mass (MAM) and line two is the maximum train mass. Simply deduct line one from line two and you have the vehicle towing limit. You must then add the weight of not just the trailer but also the horse(s) and any equipment you will be carrying. Your towbar should be brand new (don’t ever fit a second hand one), vehicle-specific, fitted by a professional and regularly maintained. This is the only way to make sure it is safe. Always check your car tyres before towing and make sure your car is maintained correctly.