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Ultimate Used Horse Trailer Buying Checklist (25 Points)
5 Critical Checks (Do These First) Floor: Jump every inch (use 2×4 to protect aluminum). Soft spots = $3K-$8K rot. Walk away 95% of time. Frame: Crawl underneath. Bends, cracks, fresh paint hiding welds = walk. Bearings: Jack up, spin wheels, rock 12-6 & 9-3. Play/grinding = seized. NHTSA bulletins warn humidity degrades seals up …
The Real Cost of Owning a Horse Trailer – New vs Used (Full Breakdown)
Quick Answer: Horse Trailer Ownership Costs NEW TRAILERS: Entry-Level (2-horse bumper): $15,000–$25,000 Mid-Range (3-horse slant): $25,000–$40,000 Premium (4-horse gooseneck): $40,000–$75,000+ USED TRAILERS (The Smarter Option for Most): 10-15 years old: $8,000–$18,000 (good condition) 5-10 years old: $18,000–$35,000 (light use) REALISTIC TOTAL OWNERSHIP COST: Budget $2,000–$5,000 annually after purchase. Factor in insurance ($300–$800/year), registration ($50–$150/year), maintenance …
The Real Cost of Horse Ownership: What It Really Takes to Afford a Horse
Quick Answer: Annual Horse Ownership Costs (2025) BASIC COSTS (What People Expect): Board/Pasture: $3,000-$18,000/year Feed & Supplements: $1,200-$3,600/year Farrier: $600-$2,400/year Routine Vet: $500-$1,500/year HIDDEN COSTS (What Catches People Off Guard): Emergency vet care: $2,000-$10,000/year Tack replacement/repair: $500-$2,000/year Unexpected maintenance: $1,000-$5,000/year Competition/training: $3,000-$15,000/year REALISTIC TOTAL: $12,000-$50,000+ per year that “basics” alone run $8,600-$26,000, depending on the …
10 Horse PPE Red Flags That Should Make You Walk Away
Research shows 57% of horses have PPE findings. Not all matter—here’s how to tell which ones do: Quick Answer: When to Walk Away vs. Negotiate IMMEDIATE DEALBREAKERS (Category 1: Walk Away): Severe navicular changes in young horses (<10 years) Hindlimb proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) Undisclosed positive drug screen or severe multi-limb flexion *Impact varies by …
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