New to this forum and fairly new to horses, trailers, etc...  Wondering if anyone would like to weigh in on a few questions. 

First, a little background.  We have some livestock and will need to haul a few head from time to time.  We also have 3 horses and will need to haul more often than the livestock.  I'm torn between the stock/combo trailers with a sliding rear gate or a 3 horse and struggle with getting the livestock in and out of the trailer.  I've also considered seeing if I could replace the gate with a slider if I did go with a 3 horse slant. 

Next question:  Hauling 3 horses would I be better off with a gooseneck or bumper pull.  My truck could do either, however, I would have to have a gooseneck hitch installed. 

Please feel free to give your opinions.  They would be greatly appreciated!

We had a 3H BP slant load, stock/horse combo for many years. It had a one piece tailgate with an integral sliding man door. When the stall dividers were opened and against the wall, the entire interior body of the trailer was accessable for anything we wanted to transport. This included farm equipment, moving furniture, building materials, anything that would fit into its 18' length. It had no rear tack storage, and the front slant wall could be opened or removed.

We ordered the optional upgrade axles and tires, and never encountered an overloaded condition. The axles were centrally located, and any loads could be balanced, reducing any tongue weights. It was a very versatile trailer, only sold because we wanted a smaller LQ model.

We did switch to a GN trailer, but only because of the LQ. Without its benefits, the BP would continue to suffice.