New trailer questions. Help?

BigSpottedButt.
Reg. Jan 2012

Posted 2012-01-23 11:28 PM (#140270)
Subject: New trailer questions. Help?

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Well I went and took the pludge and bought the 76' Flying L 2-horse. It is a bit narrow and the guy hauled around his 15h QH in it. The owner before him apparently hauled 16h horses in there. My Appy is 15.2h and built more like a TB and my friends QH is about 15h or so. I'm trying to figure out if they would both fit in the trailer comfortably. I'm also just curious as to what size horse they made the trailer for. (As I know they come in warmblood size, etc) I wanted to email Flying L and explain this to them and send pictures and dimensions and maybe they can tell me but I cant find any email. They have a phone number but I'm not sure if they would be able to tell me over the phone without actually seeing the trailer. I'm on my phone and can't post pics so here is a link to a few pix- http://www.horseforum.com/horse-trailers/trying-figure-out-what-siz... trailer is:5 Ft wide 9 ft long 7 ft tall Any help greatly appreciated!!

Edited by BigSpottedButt. 2012-01-23 11:30 PM

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jim bob
Reg. Jan 2008

Posted 2012-01-24 10:24 AM (#140275 - in reply to #140270)
Subject: RE: New trailer questions. Help?

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In the 70's, most breeds of horses were smaller framed than they are today. A lot of QH's were 14.3 or at least under 15H. We have continued to breed horses bigger over the years, and their are many appendix QH's today that are over 16H. Gaited horses are fairly large, along with all the other breeds and x-breds that are being rode for pleasure today. Horses tend to be a little claustrophobic, so it will depend on the individual horse, whether he will fit comfortably in your trailer; let alone two horses. 5 ft. wide isn't very wide for two of todays horses to fit comfortably. Stall length in your trailer is probably also a consideration.

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BigSpottedButt.
Reg. Jan 2012

Posted 2012-01-24 10:52 AM (#140278 - in reply to #140270)
Subject: RE: New trailer questions. Help?

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My horse isnt very stocky but is 15.2 and the qh is a bit beefier but standing at 15h. Guess the best bet would be to just try and load the both of them in the trailer.

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