Do all horse and stock trailers have brakes, or is this a recent thing?

I am going to be looking at an older stock trailer (late 80's) and I don't think they mentioned anything about the brakes.  Well I guess I'll find out...

I have a 4x4 diesel F250 with a tekonsha controller, so I'm good on my end, but what do you look at on the trailer side as far as good, safe equipment?

Thanks in advance; trying to do my homework!

Mannie

My 1984 Trailet had brakes on one axle.  When we started hauling heavier horses, I had brakes put on the other axle to help with braking. 

I am pretty sure that my old 1978 WW had brakes on one axle, too.  You can tell by the appearance on the axles if there are brakes or not.

Most states now require brakes on all horse trailers.  I wouldn't haul without them, I think it is easier on the vehicle/trailer/horses.

Jbsny

Welcome to the forum... Electric trailer brakes are not even good at their best.  I would want brakes on both axles.  Forget just one axle brake systems.

i may not go that far,  i think they work pretty well with some of these newer model brake controllers.  but i do agree with brakes on both axles, if the trailer is heavy enough to need two axles, it needs brakes on both.