Horse Trailers For Sale in Calgary, Red Deer, & Edmonton, AB

Horse Trailers

Horse trailers are necessary for any horse owner who needs to transport their horse anywhere, whether it’s to see a veterinarian, participate in a competition or ride a trail out in the country. Allan Dale Trailers & RVs has locations in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta to serve our customers’ needs. We know how important it is to find the right horse trailer, so here are some things we think you should consider when shopping for a horse trailer.

Trailer Types

You can classify horse trailers a few ways, and one of these is the way that they’re towed. A few different hitching styles are available on the market to suit different types of towing vehicles. Gooseneck trailer hitches couple into the bed of a pickup truck, which limits your choice of vehicle, but improves stability while towing.

Another style of hitch is the tagalong, which anchors to the frame of your towing vehicle. These are easy to hitch and unhitch and they can be used on a variety of vehicles, from minivans to SUVs. These types of trailers don’t hold as much weight, though, so they will be very basic in construction.

You can also sort trailers by the types of material used in their construction. Steel horse trailers will be heavy, but able to withstand a lot and carry a heavy load. Aluminum trailers are lighter in weight, but they’re more fragile and easily damaged. Make sure that whichever type you choose has an anti-corrosive coating on it.

Features Of Horse Trailers

Horse trailers are not simply empty shells; they have a range of features that you’ll want to consider for the ultimate comfort and safety of your horse. Some trailers are small and made for one animal, while others can accommodate several horses at once. You’ll want the living quarters to be wide enough that your horse can stabilize itself as you drive by moving its hooves.

You’ll also want to look for a horse trailer with good ventilation to keep fresh air circulating around your horses. Another good quality that will help pacify your horse is brightness. Horses will be stressed out by a darkened space, so having plenty of windows and interior lighting, along with light-colored walls, can help to soothe them.

Come down to one of our central Alberta dealership locations to see our wide selection of new and used horse trailers available for sale! Allan Dale Trailers & RVs proudly serves the cities of Edmonton and Red Deer, AB.