✓Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com·Updated May 2026
Featherlite all-aluminum living quarters horse trailer exterior
Featherlite Trailers
“Their Hooves Are In Our Hands”So, above all else, Featherlite horse trailers put Safety first to keep your horse safe in transit, and treat your treasures to a smooth and secure ride.
Featherlite-Setting The Industry Standard For Over 40 Years!
A trailer fit for you! Featherliteis a leading manufacturer of all-aluminum horse trailers, stock trailers, car trailers, recreational trailers, utility trailers and specialty trailers. Featherlite trailers are available at one of our over 180 dealersacross the U.S., Canada and select international locations. You can shop from their selection of inventory or custom build a trailer fit for your needs!
Would You Trust Your Horse To Anything Less Than Featherlite?
There is a reason that Featherlite sets the industry standard in the horse trailer world. Safety is our first priority. Two words are good enough to start any conversation about Featherlite horse trailers: safety first. We know safety is your top priority when it comes to hauling your horse, which is why we’ve made it ours as well. With innovative features like “Light Flo” drop- down feed doors (for more light and airflow), ¾” rubber floor mats (to absorb shock), and slam latch dividers (to prevent injury due to moving parts), Featherlite caters to the safety of your animal each time you hit the road.
With Featherlite, Your Only “Worry” Is Where You Are Going- Not What You Are Trailering! Durable, no matter what. Whether you’re transporting your horse to a show or the trails, the durability of your trailer is key to your success. Featherlite’s combination of an all-aluminum, rust-resistant body and superior welds for strength provides peace of mind, knowing your trailer is built to be durable, from the ground up. In your industry, you have a million things to worry about. When you choose Featherlite, your trailer won’t be one of them!
About Our World Renowned Gooseneck Trailers Featherlite Gooseneck Horse Trailers are used by some of the world’s foremost equestrians—with good reason. The all-aluminum construction really stands up to road wear and harsh weather, and many customers love the smooth tow a Featherlite provides. Gooseneck horse trailers also offer increased stability and hauling capacity. Examine the models and options we offer, and when you’re ready to take action, talk to your nearest Featherlite dealer.
Features & Benefits:
* Slant load, straight load or combo configuration
* Fold up and removable rear tacks
* Aerodynamic tapered gooseneck noses
* Durable all-aluminum construction
Is It True That Even The Straight Load Bumper Pull Has Many Options?
Yes! Outfitted with a standard rear ramp, Featherlite's new Model 9652 Straight Load Bumper Pull Horse Traileroffers even more value to horse owners. It features a 54” full width rear ramp with double doors, aluminum butt/chest bars with padding and aluminum wheels standard. This newly enhanced design for Featherlite straight loads includes a 7' straight load divider with shoulder separator and back leg on a removable post along with a camper door in the trailer's v-nose.
Note: This trailer is 12’6” long and 6’7” wide with an inside height of 7’6”. It features ¾”cushioned rubber floor mats in the horse area and one pop-up roof vent per horse. Featherlite’s Model 9652 comes with Featherlite’s 10-year limited structural transferable warranty and 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.
How About Our Living Quarters Trailers?
At your next riding event, let your horses spend the night comfortably under the stars while you sleep in luxury. Featherlite’s horse trailers with Living Quartersoffer top-of-the-line furniture and décor, as well as almost any other amenity you could ask for. We offer several sizes of horse trailers with living quarters, ranging from the “weekender” packages to the luxurious horse trailer. Look at the horse trailers with living quarters Featherlite offers, and see what amenities await both you and your horses.
Features & Benefits
* Many floorplans available from 4' to 25'
* Fully customizable
* Space expanding slide-outs
* Widths from 6'7" to 8'
Is It True That Featherlite Comes With A 10 Year Transferable Warranty?
You better believe it!Our trailers don’t just haul value— they hold value! Featherlite’s all-aluminum durability and 10-year Transferrable Warranty ensures your Featherlite will witness the changing of the seasons, year after year after year. The transferrable warranty is available on any trailer with remaining warranty that is traded in for a new Featherlite trailer at an authorized Featherlite dealer and resold by the authorized Featherlite dealer. See dealer for details.
Can I Really Customize My Own Design? You bet!Our trailers are engineered for you and your horse! With Featherlite’s PerfectFit™ System, you get exactly what’s best for you and your horse. By customizing your trailer to your specifications, you can pour more of yourself into your trailer, all so you can get more out of it.
Whether You Are Buying New or Used, You Just Can’t Beat A Featherlite Trailer!
Featherlite is the only trailer you will ever need! Safety, Durability, Value, Convenience, Style— we have it all. Call us todayand we’ll help you get connected with a Featherlite dealer in your area today! Featherlite all-aluminum living quarters horse trailer exterior
What makes a Featherlite an all-aluminum horse trailer?
Every Featherlite horse trailer is built around an all-aluminum body that resists rust and corrosion far better than steel while weighing less, which increases payload capacity and produces a smoother tow. The newest 9000 Series trailers feature rivetless aluminum side sheets for a cleaner exterior, standard "Wave" side panels, and the proprietary Pierce & Roll roof system that uses a sealed riveting method to prevent water infiltration. Aluminum construction is the reason a Featherlite holds its resale value and stays road-ready season after season.
Featherlite aluminum bumper pull horse trailer with v-noseWho builds Featherlite Trailers, and where? Featherlite was founded in 1973 and builds its trailers in the U.S.A. at its Cresco, Iowa headquarters (Hwy 63 & 9, P.O. Box 320, Cresco, IA 52136), drawing on more than 50 years of manufacturing experience. The brand was acquired on December 31, 2019 by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC. As the official trailer of Nascar®, Featherlite carries a reputation for engineering that performs under the toughest hauling demands and applies that same standard to its equine line.
Featherlite 9600 gooseneck slant load horse trailer on the road
How does Featherlite keep horses safe and comfortable in transit?
Air Flo dividers are now standard and move significantly more air through the horse area, while Light Flo feed doors allow up to 90 percent more airflow and natural light. Horses ride on 3/4" thick rubber floor mats with rubber-coated tie rings that cut noise, padded stall dividers, patented slam-latch spring-loaded dividers, roof vents, and dual wraparound LED lighting with a rear LED load light for nighttime loading. Standard E-Z Lube axles, a matching spare tire and rim, and one exterior tie ring per horse on both sides round out the safety package.
Which horse trailer models does Featherlite offer?
The 9000 Series spans the 9300 bumper-pull straight load, the 9400 bumper-pull slant load (2H to 4H), the 9500 gooseneck straight load, and the 9600 gooseneck slant load (2H to 6H). For overnight travel, the living-quarters Model 9807 comes in 2, 3, or 4-horse layouts with 8' or 10' floorplans, and the 8'-wide Model 9808 offers 2, 3, or 4-horse layouts with 8', 11', 13', 15', or 17' living-quarters lengths, plus a standard hydraulic jack and pocket screen door. Bumper-pull models feature aerodynamic v-noses, and goosenecks add towing stability.
What living-quarters and décor options are available?
Featherlite living-quarters trailers turn a horse trailer into a true home base at the show or on the trail, with kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping amenities and standard hardwood cabinets. Buyers choose among refined interior décor packages including Glacier Ash, Urban Saddle, Brownstone Latte, and Espresso Canyon, each pairing finishes for a distinct, elevated look. Up to seven exterior colors are offered: Black, Burgundy, Champagne, Charcoal, Indigo Blue, Red, and Silver.
How do you buy a Featherlite and what warranty backs it?
Featherlite sells through a nationwide network of authorized dealers and service centers, with an online inventory search, dealer locator, and quote request available at www.fthr.com. Each new horse trailer is backed by a 10-year limited structural warranty plus a 3-year limited hitch-to-bumper warranty. To find a dealer or request a quote, call Featherlite at or.
What's Featherlite Trailers' core promise about hauling horses?
Featherlite's tagline says it directly: "Their Hooves Are In Our Hands." Above all else, Featherlite horse trailers put safety first to keep horses safe in transit. The company has been setting the industry standard for over 40 years.
What materials does Featherlite use for their trailers?
Featherlite is a leading manufacturer of all-aluminum horse trailers, stock trailers, car trailers, recreational trailers, utility trailers, and specialty trailers. Aluminum construction is the company's core material approach.
Where can I buy a Featherlite trailer?
Featherlite trailers are available at over 180 dealers across the U.S., Canada, and select international locations. You can shop existing inventory or custom-build a trailer fit to your needs.
What specific safety features does Featherlite build into its horse trailers?
Featherlite cites several engineered safety features: "Light Flo" drop-down feed doors (for more light and airflow), 3/4" rubber floor mats (to absorb shock), and slam-latch dividers (to prevent injury from moving parts).
Why should I trust Featherlite over a less-expensive trailer brand?
Featherlite's pitch on this is direct: "safety first", all-aluminum construction, 40 years setting the industry standard, and a national-plus-international dealer network. The company asks you to trust your horse to nothing less.
What is Featherlite Trailers known for?
Featherlite is a leading manufacturer of all-aluminum horse trailers, stock trailers, car trailers, and living-quarters trailers. The brand has set the industry standard for over 50 years, building trailers that put safety first to keep horses safe in transit and deliver a smooth, secure ride. Featherlite is also the official trailer of NASCAR®.
Where are Featherlite horse trailers made?
Featherlite trailers are built in the U.S.A. at the company's headquarters in Cresco, Iowa, located at Hwy 63 & 9, P.O. Box 320, Cresco, IA 52136. The company was founded in 1973 and has more than 50 years of manufacturing experience.
Why does Featherlite build trailers from aluminum instead of steel?
Aluminum has a much higher resistance to rust and corrosion than steel, so the trailer lasts longer and holds its value. It is also significantly lighter, which increases your payload capacity and makes for a smoother, more fuel-efficient tow. Featherlite's slogan, 'Their Hooves Are In Our Hands,' reflects that the aluminum body is engineered around horse safety.
What horse trailer models does Featherlite make?
The 9000 Series includes the 9300 bumper-pull straight load, the 9400 bumper-pull slant load (2 to 4 horses), the 9500 gooseneck straight load, and the 9600 gooseneck slant load (2 to 6 horses). For living quarters, Featherlite offers the Model 9807 and the 8'-wide Model 9808, each available in 2, 3, or 4-horse configurations.
What is the difference between a bumper-pull and a gooseneck Featherlite?
Bumper-pull models, such as the 9300 and 9400, attach to a hitch at the rear bumper and feature aerodynamic v-noses for easier towing with smaller vehicles. Gooseneck models, such as the 9500 and 9600, connect over the bed of a truck for enhanced stability and can carry more horses, up to six in the 9600. The right choice depends on your tow vehicle and how many horses you haul.
What are Air Flo dividers?
Air Flo dividers are stall dividers designed to move significantly more air through the horse area, keeping horses cooler and more comfortable on the road. They are now standard on Featherlite's new living-quarters models and 9000 Series trailers. Combined with Light Flo feed doors, they dramatically improve ventilation inside the trailer.
How much airflow do the Light Flo feed doors provide?
Featherlite's Light Flo feed doors are designed to allow up to 90 percent more airflow than conventional feed doors, while also letting in more natural light. The newest 9000 Series trailers use larger drop-down feed doors with squared corners for even better light and ventilation. Good airflow is a core part of Featherlite's safety-first design.
What living-quarters lengths and floorplans does Featherlite offer?
The Model 9807 is offered with living-quarters floorplans of 8' or 10', in 2, 3, or 4-horse layouts. The 8'-wide Model 9808 offers more living space with 8', 11', 13', 15', or 17' floorplans, also in 2, 3, or 4-horse configurations. The 9808 includes a standard hydraulic jack and pocket screen door.
What interior décor packages are available?
Featherlite living-quarters trailers can be finished in several refined décor packages, including Glacier Ash, Urban Saddle, Brownstone Latte, and Espresso Canyon. Each pairs cabinetry, fabrics, and finishes into a distinct, elevated look, and the trailers come with standard hardwood cabinets. These packages let owners personalize the living space to match their taste.
What exterior colors can I get on a Featherlite horse trailer?
Featherlite offers up to seven exterior color choices: Black, Burgundy, Champagne, Charcoal, Indigo Blue, Red, and Silver. Popular upgrades also include polished panels and custom trailer graphics. These options let you match the trailer to your truck or barn branding.
What warranty comes with a Featherlite horse trailer?
New Featherlite horse trailers carry a 10-year limited structural warranty plus a 3-year limited hitch-to-bumper warranty. The structural coverage reflects the durability of the all-aluminum construction. Specific terms and coverage details are available from any authorized Featherlite dealer.
What safety and comfort features come standard?
Standard equipment includes Air Flo dividers, padded stall dividers, patented spring-loaded slam-latch dividers, 3/4-inch-thick rubber floor mats, rubber-coated tie rings to reduce noise, roof vents, and dual wraparound LED interior lighting plus a rear LED load light. Trailers also include E-Z Lube axles for easy bearing maintenance, a matching spare tire and rim, aluminum halter hooks, and one exterior tie ring per horse on each side.
What is the Pierce & Roll roof system?
Pierce & Roll is Featherlite's proprietary roof riveting system that seals the roof to help prevent water infiltration into the trailer. It is part of the construction detailing that keeps the all-aluminum body weather-tight and durable over years of use. This kind of engineering is why Featherlite trailers are built to last.
How do I buy a Featherlite horse trailer?
Featherlite sells through a nationwide network of authorized dealers and service centers. You can search available inventory, locate a dealer, and request a quote online at www.fthr.com. The dealer network also provides service and parts support after the sale.
How do I contact Featherlite Trailers?
You can reach Featherlite by phone at 800-800-1230 or 563-547-6000. The company's headquarters and manufacturing facility are in Cresco, Iowa, at Hwy 63 & 9, P.O. Box 320, Cresco, IA 52136. Online, visit www.fthr.com to find a dealer, browse inventory, or request a quote.
Does Featherlite make trailers other than horse trailers?
Yes. In addition to horse trailers, Featherlite manufactures livestock and stock trailers, car and stacker trailers (including the Model 4414 stacker), recreational trailers for ATVs, motorcycles, and golf carts, and utility and commercial trailers. Specialty applications are handled through featherlitespecialty.com. All are built with the same all-aluminum construction.
What makes the new 9000 Series different from older Featherlite trailers?
The 9000 Series introduced rivetless aluminum side sheets for a smoother exterior, made the 'Wave' side panels standard rather than optional, and added squared corners on unload and feed doors. It also brought larger drop-down feed doors for more light, standard Air Flo dividers, brighter LED interior lighting, a rear LED load light, and a matching spare tire and rim. These updates improve both horse comfort and the trailer's modern look.
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