Featherlite Horse Trailers

Even if you are a horseless horse lover that have longingly watched horses from a distance, you can’t help but notice that many people who are lucky enough to own horses also choose to own Featherlite horse trailers. These all aluminium horse trailers have been around over thirty years. Unlike some other vehicle companies, Featherlite has never needed to beg the government for a bailout.

Featherlite, Inc. is based in Cresco, Iowa. Featherlite horse trailers are proudly made in the USA, although dealers can be located in Canada, Europe and Australia as well as America. They've been the trendsetters in not only horse trailers, but commercial and utility trailers and flatbeds, too.

Why Aluminium?

Out of all of the materials available to make Featherlite horse trailers, why did Featherlite go with aluminium? This isn’t the stuff you rip off of rolls for lining cookie trays – this aluminium is a lot tougher. Aluminium is the choice of metals for speedboats and aircraft not only because it's lighter than other metals, but because it's tough.

Not only that, but traditional steel horse trailers fell apart rapidly due to rust. Aluminium can stand outside in all weathers and withstand rust a lot better than steel. Featherlite horse trailers only uses steel in hinges or couplers, but the main body and ramps are all aluminium. These areas are exposed to wind and rain far more frequently than couples or interior hinges.

You still need to perform common sense maintenance on any horse trailer, even Featherlite horse trailers. Before going to any show, trail ride, sales or other event where you are going to be hauling priceless horseflesh, give your trailer a once over. Get underneath and check for dents, worn spots or cracks. You probably won’t find them, but it's better to be on the safe side.

How Light Are They?

Featherlite horse trailers earned their name for a reason. They are a lot lighter than steel trailers. They are often lighter than mixed steel and aluminium trailers. Why is lightness important? Your car or truck that is hauling the trailer will sure appreciate a lighter load to pull. If you need to trailer your horses often, an aluminium trailer will not only last longer because it's more rust-resistant, but it'll make your car or truck last longer, too.

But Featherlite horse trailers are not so light that the slightest breeze will knock them over. Their sturdy rectangular shape makes them difficult to tip. But it can take some time to learn how to drive your car or truck before hauling a trailer. Always learn with an empty trailer – or use bales of hay to simulate the weight of a horse. Your Featherlite horse trailer dealer will be able to help give you driving tips. The main tip is to take your time and not drive as fast as you normally would.

Who Uses Them?

Horse owners from amateurs to champions use Featherlite horse trailers. Veterinarians even use them. They are also the official horse trailer of the American Quarter Horse Association, the registry of the most popular horse breed in the world. They are even used by volunteers working for horse rescue charities as well as horse transportation businesses.