horse trailer

Steed transport vehicle

A horse trailer is a large wheeled vehicle towed behind a truck or SUV, designed to transport horses.

Trailers range from simple two-horse models to elaborate rigs with living quarters for riders.

The term applies whether the trailer carries one horse or several: We hitched up the horse trailer before dawn.

towing

hitch

Temporary difficulty or snag

gooseneck · fifth wheel · tow vehicle · weight distribution · receiver

types

gooseneck

S-shaped bend or tube

equine

stall

Enclosed compartment or delay

foal · colt · filly · equestrian · saddle · bridle · tack · pasture · barn · hay

features

ventilation

Circulation of fresh air

living quarters · water tank · mangers · tie-downs · kick plates · rear camera · loading ramp · rubber flooring · bedding · fans

construction

axle

Shaft for wheel rotation

fenders · ramp · dividers · roof vents · aluminum · steel frame · rubber matting · windows · doors · padding

Categories
Opposites
animal transport type

horse trailercattle truck

Vehicle transporting farm animals

dog crate · cat carrier · livestock trailer

mobility/permanence

horse trailerstable

Secure and unchanging

barn · horse stall · paddock · corral · pasture

vehicle function

horse trailerflatbed trailer

Sideless towed cargo platform

cargo trailer · utility trailer · boat trailer · car hauler · dump trailer

Family

horse, trailer, horses, horseshoe, horseback, horseplay, horsepower, horsemanship, horseradish

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G