I"d like to know what you all think of Trails West horse trailer's. Was looking at one and for the price can get a very nice LQ trailer. Thanks Kurt

I think you would be very happy with a Trails West model trailer.  I have a 3H Classic model with the warmblood package (as I have a very large Appaloosa) that I am very pleased with.  It is well constructed, has a very good warranty on the unit and paint, and is well thought out.  I especially like the jailbar dividers and the side, swingout tack room.  I never really cared for the rear tack that takes up half the back end of the trailer.  When I was looking for the new rig, I looked at Exiss, Featherlite and Sundowner units.  I was not real impressed with the overall construction of the Sundowner interiors as compared to older models and the amount of money you had to pay.  On the Exiss and Featherlite models, there were fewer options that you were available and the price was about $5 - $7K higher than the Trails West.  I did buy at a time when fuel prices were real high, at the end of winter, and the dealer had a lot of inventory on hand, so was able to get a real good deal.  As to the weight difference of steel vs. aluminum, I don't notice any at all when towing.  I think my rig weighs about 500 pounds more than a comparable aluminum unit.  About the only thing I had had to adjust to is that the unit does take a much wider turning area so yu have to bear that in mind.  Construction is first rate and customer service is very good and prompt.  All the doors and dividers close solidly and there is not a lot of rattling and banging when you tow the rig.  I pull with a '99 Dodge diesel, and am real pleased with the combination.  I don't think you would be unhappy with your choice.

Kurt

Do a search under Trails West and go back a full year. You will find an abundance of postings about this brand.

I think they still use OSB for the floor in the LQ but I'm waiting for info from the company before I make up my mind for sure. I'll also look into getting heavier axle's put on as I don't want to run into the same problem as your roper friend's but I also won't be over loading the trailer either with extra horse's.

Thanks for all the help Kurt

How in the world could ANYONE put 5 horses in a 3 horse trailer?

Or should I ask who in their RIGHT MIND would even think about putting 5 horses in a 3 horse trailer?

Unless they are completely out of their mind!

Can you say STUPID!  A 3 horse trailer is made for just that 3 horses (or less)!

While you are pondering the single layer of OSB flooring for use in your Canadian weather, you might want to also consider the floor joist material, sizing and spacing, installed under the LQ.

I sure could not do it in our Sundowner, but we have mangers too.  Plus horses are a little larger than avg.!  We checked the weight of 3 at the last vet check and my rope horse that is 15hh is 1375lbs, the better halfs barrel horse (my other rope horse is 15-2hh is 1280lbs and the pasture pet ex race horse is 17-2hh and is 1475lbs!  And the better half thinks they are skinny!