Posted 2005-07-09 11:30 AM (#27822) Subject: Trailer Size-Is this trailer big enough?
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I am looking at the WW Marquis Mirage 3H slant load. It is a 6' Wide, 6'6" Tall, 16' stock combo trailer.At a casual stance, my largest horse is 96" from nose to tail and about 72" from ground to tip of ears. Lengthwise, I think he would be okay but I am concerned about the height.
Posted 2005-07-10 1:58 PM (#27869 - in reply to #27822) Subject: RE: Trailer Size-Is this trailer big enough?
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Originally written by jfrz3 on 2005-07-09 12:30 PM
I am looking at the WW Marquis Mirage 3H slant load. It is a 6' Wide, 6'6" Tall, 16' stock combo trailer.At a casual stance, my largest horse is 96" from nose to tail and about 72" from ground to tip of ears. Lengthwise, I think he would be okay but I am concerned about the height.
What do you think? Thanks!!
how far? how often? the horse will fit but will they be comfortable? being cramped for an hour is different than being cramped for 8 hours. 6 wide is not very wide for a slant.
alot depends on the shape of the horse. my trailer is 6'8" wide and 7'4" tall. i have smaller horses(15.2 1200# and 14.2h 950#), they fit well. on a side note, 15.2 is the biggest ive had.....smaller horses usually eat less and the ground is closer if/when you fall.
Posted 2005-07-10 9:16 PM (#27878 - in reply to #27822) Subject: RE: Trailer Size-Is this trailer big enough?
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Posts: 51 Location: Washington State
I personally would get something bigger. I am having problems with my horse riding comfortably in a too small trailer. Now, if you have small horses, it would be different.
Posted 2005-07-11 7:20 AM (#27881 - in reply to #27822) Subject: RE: Trailer Size-Is this trailer big enough?
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Posts: 225 Location: Kansas City
The how far - how often is a good question. I am pulling 3 1100+ lb. qtr horses in a CM that is 6'6" tall and 6' wide. Horses are tight on the side to side between the dividers which is a function of trailer length which was not discussed. I think they have plenty of room nose to tail.
Horses always load right in. In my opinion if you are not pulling over-the-road for hours at a time and just pulling locally you should be fine.
Trailer Size-Is this trailer big enough?
