My daughter and I are wanting to upgrade from our steel S & H with a two foot shortwall to something a step above.  We have found a 2005 Exiss Sport which has everything we are wanting in a trailer.  I have read some of the older posts concerning the sport models and wanted to see your opinions on this.  All we are looking for is safety for us and the horses and something dependable to use. W want an AC, large enough dressing area for a fridge, and some cabinets, electric and basic comfort. We haul two horses, probably one or two days a week, with the mileage being less than 10 miles one way.  Sometimes we go about 45 miles to camp and that's it.

We want to get out of the two ft shortwall we are in and get in something bigger with a rear tack, and AC which this trailer we have found has.  It has the stud wall for the first stall (an aluminum type addition on the bottom), has insulation in the dressing room, paneling, rear tack, ac with heat, and is the length box I have been looking for, which is 16 ft.  Has some cabinetry built in, there is no fridge, or microwave or anything like that, but those aren't necessities for what we do. I have a small fridge to put in when we need it.

I am terrified of pulling a long trailer in traffic and this coming year my daughter will be showing goats at some of the major shows in Texas and we are wanting something we can stay in and be easy to pull and get around.  I know several of you talked about the trailers not holding up for a lot of hard work, I don't know the past on this trailer, it looks nice in the horse area and the dressing room, couldn't see any missing parts. Underneath looked good as far as I know Asking price is $12500.  Any suggestions or comments?  Thanks a million.  Lou

There have been many Exiss "Sport" model trailers sold. There have been no complaints listed by dissatisfied owners of these trailers, within these threads, that I know of. The Sport model is built well of quality materials, but is not as heavily constructed as the "Event" series.

When people say that they would not hold up under heavy usage, that would include not only the Exiss Sport trailers, but many other brands and models as well. Unless your travels include exclusive off roading and travels of 50K + a year, you'll find the construction is quite adequate. It is not a top of the line trailer, nor is it priced as one. It's a good trailer, with a good reputation that should be adequate and reliable for your needs.

We have a 2007 Exiss Sport 4 horse. It has been hauled all over the midwest and has held up well. When we were looking to upgrade to a gooseneck from a bumperpull, we found this one and it suited our needs. Not the most expensive, but not the least expensive too! I have found ours to be well put together, with no problems over the last 3 years. 2008 hauled to 29 shows!  Our horses all load easy in to it and it pulls and rides smooth. We originally were looking to purchase a 3 horse, but the difference in price was pretty insignificant, so we went with the 4 horse with a stud wall and use the 4th stall for storage. There has been quite a few threads in the past on HTW bashing the Exiss Sport model,(and I read them all before buying) but we are real happy with our purchase. Just recently purchased a 2 horse 4 Star and have been equally happy with it as well.

If the "Sport" model fits your needs and your budget, go get it.

Thank you all for your rsponses.  I am scared to death to spend this much on a trailer, but it is everything we have been wanting, and instead of a little step up, it is a large step up for us.  I am a single mom and it is just me and my teenage daughter so I want something safe to haul and not have to repair all the time.  It has been used, but not abused, that I can tell, tires are good on it, just wanted opinions as I did some reading on the old threads.

Thank you all very much

Get what you want the first time. If you don't, you may be stuck and not be able to step up again, or sell what you get. If you go ahead and make the plunge you will be happy with what you are paying your money for.