Bumper-pull

Racehorses run tall, and a trailer that works fine for a 15-hand pleasure horse can be too short for a rangy 17-hand Thoroughbred. Height is not the only measurement that matters, but it is often the first one I check when hauling a taller horse or making sure a trailer will fit into a barn …

Before you buy a two-horse trailer—or the truck to pull it—you need a real number to work with. Trailer weight is not something I guess at; it affects the tow vehicle, hitch setup, and how much capacity is left once the horses, tack, hay, and water are loaded. Most two-horse bumper-pull trailers weigh roughly 2,500 …