Horse Trailers

About

This category is proudly sponsored by Trails West Trailers, a respected American trailer manufacturer building horse and livestock trailers since 1987. From their headquarters in Preston, Idaho, Trails West offers a wide range of horse trailer options, including 1-horse through 6-horse models, bumper pull and gooseneck designs, living quarters trailers, and practical configurations for everyday hauling, show travel, ranch work, and long-distance equine transport. For horse owners who value safety, durability, comfort, and strong long-term value, Trails West Trailers represents the kind of company this directory was built to spotlight: experienced, specialized, and committed to serving the horse community. Explore the resources below to compare options, learn what matters, and connect with companies that help horses travel better, mile after mile, season after season, with confidence, care, and clear practical purpose.

How to Choose a Horse Trailer

The right horse trailer comes down to a few decisions, and getting them right keeps your horses safe and comfortable mile after mile:

Steel vs. aluminum. Properly engineered steel trailers are strong and durable against the flex and stress of the road; quality aluminum is light and rust-resistant. Trails West builds its horse trailers from Electro-galvanized steel finished with automotive-grade paint.
Bumper-pull vs. gooseneck. Bumper-pull trailers are easy to hook up and tow with the right truck or SUV; goosenecks track more steadily at highway speed and unlock living-quarters layouts.
Number of horses & stall size. Match the trailer to your horses—slant-load and straight-load 2- to 6-horse models each travel differently, and stall width matters as much as length for a comfortable ride.
Living quarters. If you show or trail-ride far from home, a living-quarters trailer adds sleeping, kitchen, and tack space without a second vehicle.
Floor & footing. Safe trailer flooring and mats for horse trailers protect legs and joints on long hauls.

Once you have the trailer, round it out with the right gear: horse trailer accessories, couplers, back-up lights, and safety products. Hauling to shows or the backcountry? portable corrals keep your horse secure at the destination. Ready to buy? Explore trailer financing for horse owners.