Bumper Sport

Shown in new optional Aerodynamic Nose with front windows	Everything you see is standard	Thick rubber mats	Swinging head divider	Plenty of room for the horses
Spare tire, Graphics and Chrome wheels standard	L.E.D. Lights standard on rear	Bridle hooks inside dressing room	Roll up roof vent	Windows for more air flow and light inside the dressing room, sliding windows
Removable saddle racks free standing			Bumper Sport Trailer shown in the full nose	Standard with Camper Door and Screen
Notice the Chrome Wheels	Large 18"x42" Sliding Window with screen and bars	Fancy Graphics Package all around	Double Rear Doors with cam style latch, rubber bumper, stainless steel no rust hinges	Spare tire and wheel
				Entire back of trailer is open for loading and unloading..very safe
Padded Butt and Breast Bars	Walk thru door from Front to rear..the head divider swings	Swinging and removable divider	Roll Up Roof Vent inside the dressing room	Convenient Saddle Racks can sit on it's own stand when in the barn, shown in full nose
Drop down window with aluminum bars..the window and bars drop separately and provide easy access to the horses head

Horse Trailers – Which is Better, Step-Up or Ramp? 

Like so many aspects of horses and horse trailers, many decisions come down to personal preference. And the argument for step-up or ramp-load trailers is no different. 

Ultimately, each trailer type has its pros and cons. What’s important is that you choose the option that you and your horse are comfortable with.  

If you’re currently on the market for a horse trailer or perhaps considering purchasing one in the future, you may encounter this dilemma. To help you weigh the good and bad, this article touches upon the pros and cons of each. Only you can know which is better for you. 

Ramp 

Some of the benefits of a ramp load are… 

• easier loading and unloading method for “special needs” horses, such as older, arthritic horses, horses recovering from a leg or hoof injury, or very young foals.
• peace of mind for horse owners not comfortable with the concept of a step-up trailer.
• dual ramps, which allow the horse to enter the trailer via one ramp and exit on another. No backing up required.

Some drawbacks of a ramp load are… 

• slippery when wet. Mats should have texture to provide grip.
• steepness of the ramp. A steep, wet ramp can be a hazard to some horses.
• weight of the ramp. Ramp should be sturdy enough not to “bounce” when horse walks on it but not so heavy that it’s difficult for one person to lift.
• horses can step off side edge if fussing during loading or unloading.

Step-Up 

Some of the benefits of a step-up are… 

• no ramp to clean, maintain, or lift up.
• no worry of your horse (or you) slipping on a steep, wet ramp.
• levelness of ground isn’t that important. With a ramp load, you need to be parked on even ground so the ramp rests on it securely.

Some drawbacks of a step-up are… 

• backing your horse out of the trailer. Some horses dislike stepping down where they can’t see. Better if you can turn them around in the trailer and lead them out.
• catching hind legs underneath trailer while loading or unloading.

Whatever you choose, the most important thing is that you take the time to teach your horse how to properly load and unload. A horse well-trained in getting in and out of a trailer will happily enter either type.

This training can’t be over-emphasized. Many people say their horse will only load in one type of trailer or another. But if faced with an emergency and your horse has to get on now, you want to know that he’ll walk right on, whatever the trailer might be.

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