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Trailer Talk is a series on our website where we chat with our customers about their experience with our company, customer service, and products. Here is our conversation with Double D Trailer owner, Cristiana from Cockeysville, MD.

In order to separate the diamonds from the duds, you should take a very close look at any potential used horse trailer for sale. The last thing you want to do is invest a few hundred or a few thousand dollars in a trailer that is going to be dangerous for your horses. That’s why we’ve put together this article with the top five things you should check on a used horse trailer before you buy.

Ensuring a smooth ride for your horses is of the utmost importance for horse owners -- sway bars help reduce the fishtailing trailers experience at highway speeds.

Your horse trailer axles might not be your first concern when designing a new custom horse trailer. It’s a lot more fun to think about the trailer layout, the living quarters, and the type of paint job you’re going to apply. But having suitable axles for your intended load can make a big difference in the quality of your ride.

The stiffness of a surface can make a huge difference on your comfort and performance. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the structural supports in two types of aluminum horse trailer floors. We’ll talk about some advantages – and many disadvantages – of choosing this trailer type and the better options to support your horse’s joint health.

Learn horse shedding best practices to keep your horse cool and comfortable from two veterinarians in this complete guide to Springtime horse hair care.

When it comes to horses, chiropractic has a wide range of benefits… from barrel racing to pole bending… show jumping to just plain bad attitudes! Dr. Whitley laid out his top recommendations to keep your horse performing at their best. He also talked to us about how horse trailer vibration can cause lasting damage to the spine and legs. Learn how you can help your horses cope with the physical stress of going for trailer rides.

Years ago, Adriane had a 2 horse bumper pull straight load trailer that her horses absolutely hated. But things changed about 10 years ago when she bought her first Double D Trailer. Suddenly going on trailer rides wasn’t a hassle anymore! More recently, Adriane upgraded to our newest SafeTack Reverse Bumper Pull design. It’s been the perfect new addition to her farm. Now, she and her daughter are better able to follow their main love of trail riding with their three lovely horses.

Flies and mosquitoes are serious pests of horses everywhere, but your horse doesn’t have to suffer if you learn a little more about this common horse problem.

There’s nothing more frightening than being in a horse trailer accident, except for being unprepared for it. Follow these tips to minimize the chaos.

Looking for more places to stash hay, bedding and feed? Look up! Hay racks and hay pods are a great way to make your horse trailer adventures more efficient.

Penny from Ohio has six wonderful horses who she loves with all her heart. But, when two of the animals consistently gave her trouble loading onto her old horse trailer, she knew it was time to make a change.

When you first take delivery of your horse trailer, everything is spotless. But between the mud, hay, manure, and miles on the road, even the best-built trailers need regular care to keep them in peak condition. The good news? Cleaning and maintaining your trailer doesn’t have to be hard. It just has to be consistent. […]

When you’re ordering a custom trailer, there are a lot of things to consider - to add a ramp or leave it behind is just one of many. Sure, ramps are handy, but some horse trailer ramps end up being more of a hazard than a help. Then, there’s the issue of skinned legs and reluctant backers with step-up trailers. Is one really better than the other?

Need inspiration for your custom horse trailer? Check out 7 of the most useful and functional horse trailer accessory ideas and take advantage of them.

Having a rear tack storage mean compromise, right? Wrong. You never have to compromise storage for safety with our SafeTack System. Its unique layout and safety features have helped horses all across the country load better and travel with less stress.

A rivet-free horse trailer exterior is the ticket to a smoother finish, quieter ride, and longer lasting horse trailer. In this article, we’re going to share the top benefits of a rivet-free horse trailer. Plus, we’ll reveal why some horse trailer manufacturers refuse to leave their old ways behind.

Did you ever think of how your trailer’s construction affects your towing performance? Well, it does! In this article, we’re going to dive into some examples of how seven factors make a big difference on the road.

We’re going to take a closer look at what “lightweight” means in today’s world of horse trailers. We’ll also outline some safety guidelines to make sure your trailer to tow vehicle “weight ratio” is within safe standards.

Since we specialize in custom horse trailers, “boring” is never a word that enters our vocabulary. Each trailer that rolls out of our factory has been specially tailored to fit exactly what our clients want and need. Over the years, this has resulted in some pretty unique… dare we say “outrageous” horse trailers. They come in every shape and color you can imagine.