Once again: Trailers (with small LQ) for large horses?

[notlost]

I’m in the market (again!) for a trailer with LQ (small) that I can haul my large horse in. I used to pull a 3 horse 4 star (that I loved, but the LQ was just too big), but my horse took up the last two stalls (I used the first stall for hay, etc.).

I’m looking at a couple 3 horse trailers with smaller LQs (6-8’), which I’d use in the same way.

But I’m also thinking about having one made that’s a straight load, since everything I’m reading suggests that larger horses are more comfy in a straight load. I can still have a smallish LQ and a tack room added, making it just around 20’ long.

Has anyone done this? Why don’t I see straight load LQ trailers? What are your thoughts?

Right now I have one horse, but I’ll probably obtain another down the road. They just seem to accumulate like that. So I really only need a two horse.

Thanks in advance for ANY insight you can give me re: what might make the horse more comfortable. If I’m going to drop a chunk of change, I want to make sure that my horse is happy, and I have some AC to sleep in.

[DMK]

I assume LQs are just more popular with the breed crowd, which can get away with slants due to smaller horse size? The majority of h/j people are in the full care program at the longer shows where LQs might make sense and if you are there for just 2-3 nights the slot has already been reserved for trainers/workers, not to mention it costs damn near as much as a hotel only you don’t come back at night to a clean room. It probably just isn’t profitable to make straight load LQ in advance of an actual order for one given the dynamics.

If I were you I would go for a manufacturer that specializes in custom trailers and will build out the LQ for you.

I just ordered a custom trailer from Trailers USA, although in my case it is a custom carriage trailer (basically a 2+1 bumper pull). However I ordered it with insulated roof/walls plus wired with a 110 package so I can go luxury primitive camping at shows/trail riding. It’s also 8’0 wide (a carriage thing) but that may be what you really need. That extra width in the stalls counts for a lot with big horses. Although since my trailer comes with a sliding divider (another carriage thing), I ordered 2 sets of butt bars, one is a 50/50 split, the other setting gives one side a full 5’ (mini box) with a smaller stall for my scooter. This will be especially hilarious since my driving equine is … 14’1

[ParadoxFarm]

I’ve been looking for a two-horse straight load with LQ as well. I talked to a dealer, and though you can order them, they are not common. He told me that most folks find it too long for a two horse especially with a mid-tack.

[Puddin_Pie]

I custom ordered a Hawk with a 2 horse straight load, 3 foot mid tack and wait for it, 7 foot LQ. Maybe 7 1/2 feet. I have a queen bed, microwave, fridge, a/c and heat strip, a real toilet and shower. There is a pass thru door to the mid tack. I think it is 21 feet on the floor. I have big horses and did not want a slant, but wanted to keep the size down. It is all I need for a show, even a week long one.

[TMares]

They are out there, but not common.

https://horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=1282224

how much you wanna $$$$?LOL

https://horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=1206649

[wsmoak]

@TMares

They are out there, but not common.

https://horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=1282224

“This trailer was a 3 horse slant, but converted to a 2 horse strait load.”

Now that is an interesting idea!

[fredrich]

I’ve seen a few 2+1s with living quarters–so they are out there, just not that common. Here’s a lovely example–just hold on to your checkbook.

https://horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=1273409

[tabula_rashah]

I have a 3H Adam with a 4’ short wall LQ. My friend’s 17H draft cross fits fine if I give her two stalls ( I take all the slant dividers out anyway to make it more like a stock trailer).