Horse Trailer Shopping? Don't get ripped off, follow these tips.

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7 жыл бұрын

There are so many horse trailers for sale. Here's how to choose the best one. When you're looking at horse trailers for sale all the options and choices can make your head spin. The sales people will try to talk you into all kinds of expensive options, but do you really need them? In this video Becky shows you her simple horse trailer that is safe and functional and gets the job done without all the expensive extras. As homesteaders we like to save money and keep things simple but still effective, that way you can spend your extra money on having more fun, instead of on a big monthly payment. So before you look at horse trailers for sale make sure you watch this video.
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@hamsonthehill 7 жыл бұрын

This is so funny. I have no interest in getting a horse trailer or a horse for that matter but I watched it anyway. Love your videos Becky and the info you give.

@garrettsbrooklyncottage9071 7 жыл бұрын

its a breath of fresh air watching Becky she is so down to earth and super smart Lady!! keep up the great videos!

@3688kgreenfield 7 жыл бұрын

I have watched your channel for about 2 years now, but now my kids (4 year old twins and a 2 year old) beg me to watch Becky's Homestead! We have chickens, and next year we are moving and planning to expand our homestead, which is why we love your videos!

@abbylucas9277 7 жыл бұрын

Omg I loveee this trailer it has all the features I need and that my horse likes! Thank you for showing me this amazing trailer that doesn't cost a million dollars

@stephaniehornor8807 7 жыл бұрын

love the video... LOVE the horse trailer.. so many trailers are way too complicated and the horses tend to freak out.. I will definitely be looking at this brand of trailer

@maryhenrich1777 6 жыл бұрын

Right points on everything,safe Animals Happy Animals....wanted to share for chickens i save all egg shells boil them,then dry them and "coffee grinder" to powder and mix it in with their feed, i also use it myself..and for the other animals..Thank You Becky

@IrisMG 6 жыл бұрын

I kinda want a horse trailer now and I don't even have a horse!

@royalentertainment488 6 жыл бұрын

Iris Gross aha me too 😂

@royalentertainment488 6 жыл бұрын

Agaaa I love spending my sundays watching your videos all day 🙂❤️

@mydoglayla5045 7 жыл бұрын

Sipping my coffee on Sunday mornings and watching Becky's videos is my favorite part of the week!

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+geri kane Oh my gosh, that is so nice of you. I'm glad you like them. ❤️😀

@armyguy9735 7 жыл бұрын

I am a welder by trade and aluminum is much lighter, rust proof than steel. The disadvantage of aluminium is that it's not as tough as steel and the shelf life is shorter than steel. My opinion, I would rather have steel than aluminium for durability, plus aluminium cost more than steel. Just an idea

@suemcfarlane4199 7 жыл бұрын

Rubber mats are also quieter it deadens road noise

@kayleesmareherd7778 6 жыл бұрын

Just food for thought. The reason "other people" back their horses out is because you have more control of a horse going in reverse. Like they cant run you over and cant go very fast backwards. My one horse was owned by someone who did the turn and run out the door method which is just a disaster waiting to happen getting ran over when most horses are already antsy being in a trailer or a new place etc.

@Learningthetruth7 4 жыл бұрын

On big door can be a challenge is super windy conditions. Even with latches it can be wild.

@marjoriedastous6627 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the great videos. I have a new little farm with chickens and miniature therapy horses and your videos have been so helpful to me!!!

@thebelhumeurs1086 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info! Owning a horse is a lifelong dream of mine and a trailer is a must. Your video is really informative

@Learningthetruth7 4 жыл бұрын

I turn my horses around, too! Also, I don't like ramps because I had horses slide on manure on ramps. Dressing room doors that open worry me as I was wondering if urine would go into my tack area.

@SmoreRacinRV 7 жыл бұрын

I was so glad to see this one! I am saving for a horse trailer right now. Going to be buying over the winter. I just looked up this trailer and it is not a bad price either. I may not get a three horse but a two instead, but very nice!

@anntrope491 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tips, (&your mule)! looking for a trailer, & I'm cheap, practical, & safe, (not nec. in that order), it is confusing, & trying to figure the towing capacity...love your practical advise.

@Joybellmorgans 3 жыл бұрын

A few things. Watch out for that tongue weight on a bumper pull! Trailer dealers don't seem to want to give that information. And remember it will increase when you load up your dressing room. As for this particular trailer, I don't like the solid tops of the partitions. I know my horses prefer the bar type partitions. Also, one partition going right to the floor is useful for hauling hay with your horse when going camping. Fiberglass roof is a great idea! Aluminum roofs, if not insulated, are like putting your horse into an oven. I do have a stock type trailer but mine does not have the channels to insert the plexiglass. So be careful when you buy a stock type that it does have those channels! Personally, my next one would have windows with screens because then I could camp in it without being eaten alive by mosquitoes at night and still have air flow.

@tuckercole1531 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum frames crack pretty easily if it’s steel and it has a spray on coating like a bed liner coating it will take a looong time to rust.

@tamichock4692 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video and I love the horse theme you've been on. I think you are a mind reader! I was looking for barefoot trimming and horse trailer videos and yours came up in my feed!

@thepaganapostate3208 7 жыл бұрын

6ft might work if you only have little ponies, or minis! But larger horses or mules and donkeys that are larger would do better.

@meganjarvis7970 7 жыл бұрын

love you Becky. you are awesome ❤❤❤ love your videos. 😁

@fortunateadventures3664 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trailer Becky,Awesome 👍🏻

@MrDesertScorpion 6 жыл бұрын

I have a one horse aluminum shadow trailer and I love it..thank you for the great review.🇺🇸👍🏼🐴

@eclipsestoltz5542 6 жыл бұрын

i still like your content for the most part, but i have a problem with the turning around part. i have 17.2 hands draft horse and i know he wouldn't be able to do the turn. but either way i still feel like it helped a bit! thank you!

@jessicagraf230 6 жыл бұрын

Esther Stoltz theres nothing wrong with backing your horse out as long as they are confident and not rushy.

@kembrskaggs Жыл бұрын

I love your trailer one day I want to be able to have one like this

@TinyHomesteadBlog 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trailer, Becky!

@katelynnickels4961 7 жыл бұрын

Becky I think you should have a regular trailer because with the windows always open rock s and other stuff can fly up in your horses face and your horses can get injured

@jessicagraf230 6 жыл бұрын

Katelyn Nickels i have a enclose trailer with windows and fly screen and my horse the first trip stuck his ignorant nose straight through the screen :( but it is more piece of mind ,

@Mijaybird46 4 жыл бұрын

She can slide plexiglass in the cutouts. It is designed for that

@Learningthetruth7 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and excellent advice.

@paulotheurbanfarmer5982 7 жыл бұрын

Great trailer! I would be happy living in there!

@sagarmatha29 4 жыл бұрын

great info, thanks!

@noteworthynews7602 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely trailer. Great video.

@amyselvey3066 5 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on hauling horses or camping with the horses

@lazyhorse73 7 жыл бұрын

Just keep in mind weight of the loaded trailer and what your trucks GVWR and your tongue weight (10-15% of your total loaded weight for ball mounted hitches) That is another thing to consider. You need to know your tow package and what your truck can handle!

@lazyhorse73 7 жыл бұрын

You cant just hook up any old trailer. And just because aluminum is lighter and easier to haul doesnt make it safer. you have to check your seams. What you want to look at in buying a horse trailer is the frame, bearings, tires, safety of it, not the luxuries or how easy it is on you

@ajdaajda6440 7 жыл бұрын

i love beky kuz she teacht me so much abut horses

@AzalYah Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@rhondaengle5777 7 жыл бұрын

I clicked on this just because I saw an adorable mule buddie

@amandahitt7145 7 жыл бұрын

I have a shadow horse trailer too!

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+Amanda Hitt the three horse is perfect for me because I sweep out the back and hang my eagles nest hammock back there and sleep like a baby. I try and get my setup as simple as I can. I kind of giggle when I see the huge rigs pull up, unpack all their stuff and try and get settled. It's something else.

@Learningthetruth7 6 жыл бұрын

Big backdoor can be tough in the wind.

@imhere6868 Жыл бұрын

So simple!

@parrinz227 6 жыл бұрын

gooseneck horse trailer that good!!

@heatherdelaughter6633 6 жыл бұрын

I love your void my horse is healthy now

@meganmcgee4735 7 жыл бұрын

We need latches like that for our horse trailer!! Always having those problems

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+Megan & Mackenzie It is such a pain when your loading alone and the wind blows the door shut.

@thepiebaldcob3837 6 жыл бұрын

Lil I just use a cattle trailer ( large with partitions ) for my shetlands

@ellinlouisemillersnoxell7170 7 жыл бұрын

I thought I was a subscriber for ages and thought you went of KZfaq I have know just stumbled on this and im kicking myself that I didn't check

@lisasmith9311 6 жыл бұрын

You got a nice one

@leezelina6668 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and insight! Where did you get your trailer at?

@jessicasadventures1667 7 жыл бұрын

Wow what a fantastic looking horse trailer Becky

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+Jessica Berrie Thank you. It's so funny how many compliments I get on it being so simple and all. I guess people are drawn to simple even if they are not really aware of it.

@amazonqueen5694 7 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead my horse trailer is very simple horse trailers can add up to big money people are not carefull

@jordanninsgenitsuey1318 7 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead yiu are a Amazing

@cashewbutter943 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Ninsgenitsuey Hello.

@chloestrachan6187 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it looks great where did you get it from

@MTNurse 7 жыл бұрын

Is your trailer new? It looks like it! Or do you just clean it amazingly?!!

@geoffreybett9330 7 жыл бұрын

this is nice

@kristinbonfiglio1998 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky. I have a question regarding the trailer and load your horses. Are the loading ramps easier then the step up jump down, or in your opinion not really a big factor when considering trailers?

@oscarzepeda1558 3 жыл бұрын

You're definitely my kind of lady !!! What brand is your trailer ??? I was trying to get a glance at the model name and mfr, but, I got cute Mario instead !!! Also, where ??? I'm in the market for a 3 horse trailer, well, exactly like yours ??? but, all I see is super old crusty ones that are asking $2,000-$3,000... If I'm going to be paying $3,000 for a horse trailer, might as well be a new one ?? for a few grand more... I'm like you, I want longevity.... let me know when you can.. thank you !!!

@darleneoliver7815 7 жыл бұрын

i would love two have 2 miniature Shetland ponys minature dunky

@equineadventures8770 7 жыл бұрын

i know a horse who has been in a pasture her whole life. i dont own her, but im working with her trust. shes improved a lot ever since. i can groom her and her legs, and i can pick her hooves. shes a little head shy still, and she will barely let me touch her ears, and i naver have from behind the halter. she also has problems coming out of her stall. when i can get her out and put her in a pasture, she gets very nervous when i leave. can you tell me some ways to get her out of the stall? the owner doesnt like the horses in the same pasture. and can you tell me how to get her used to having her ears touched?

@hellenicsunshine7032 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky , can you do more videos on making soap and cooking fresh?

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+Hellenic Sunshine go to Beckyshomestead.com then click on soap. You will see a lot of soap videos.

@hellenicsunshine7032 7 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead 💓thank you love your channel

@abbyw2098 5 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking, how much was your trailer?

@Kookies234 7 жыл бұрын

I have a sick chicken and I don't know what to do I need your help Becky please

@Linda-hs1lk 6 жыл бұрын

I so often see American trailers don't have ramps. I don't understand that. Here you will never see trailers without ramps. I even see trailers like that being used on wounded horses. Horses with leg wounds have to jump in with that sore leg. I don't get it. Nice trailer though.

@irisacres7283 6 жыл бұрын

How much did you get your trailer for?

@dogsnm5911 7 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Some good information!

@mimifaulkner1767 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky how much did your horse float cost

@frick5905 7 жыл бұрын

Becky can you make a video for how to take care of baby chicks in the winter without a mother chicken

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+kennybonnie1 gamer Go to Beckyshomestead.com then click on Chickens. You will find a lot of videos

@frick5905 7 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead Thanks!

@temoharri8848 7 жыл бұрын

you know what else you need on your farm...a Llama. (joke). 😇😃.

@itsmemaddie9346 7 жыл бұрын

How much did your trailer cost and where did you get it?

@kimmyymmik 5 жыл бұрын

Madison Macnutt google it man

@6inthestix 7 жыл бұрын

you're super sweet becky! great video! :)

@Hatch61 7 жыл бұрын

How often, and what reasons do you need to transport them. As I consider different animals, I just want to know as much as possible before buying one.

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+Hatch61 We love to go horse camping. Also I'm conditioning Charlie my mule to do endurance. Both require staying either at a state park or on private land over night. It's so much fun.

@imogenbroome9999 7 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead If you're going to do endurance get proper fitting tack because from some of your videos your tack clearly doesn't fit well and your mule will be uncomfortable

@justlivinlife4343 6 жыл бұрын

Hatch61 well you may need one in a natural disaster like Harvey

@carlitos420_ 6 жыл бұрын

Our horses racing is on youtube

@user-bx7nw1ve6y 5 жыл бұрын

Boy, those shoes. Sooner or later, the day will come when you're going to get stepped on, especially inside the confines of a trailer. That's what boots are for. Don't say I didn't warn you.

@user-rm5kk5ev6m 7 жыл бұрын

nice trailer.how much it coast

@suemcfarlane4199 7 жыл бұрын

Aluminium is also lighter to tow

@addielove1381 6 жыл бұрын

Or you could just get an Adam trailer

@ericedwards2819 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do more chicken videos?

@ikescepanski7331 6 жыл бұрын

what tipe of trailer is that

@carlitos420_ 6 жыл бұрын

We have enough room to put a bed for 6 people

@coletackett1212 6 жыл бұрын

She’s literally just pointing out stuff on her trailer that she likes, saying it’s a “must have” lmao

@HarpreetSingh-yd9eu 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful lady

@madi557 6 жыл бұрын

If you plexiglass the holes next time you look at your horses they're going to be dead they take a lot of oxygen and I can't wait till somebody still stack out of your trailer

@luciaheather2713 5 жыл бұрын

Was the intro a mule or donkey?

@laurensurber8632 5 жыл бұрын

That is far from simple. That is a $10,000 trailer!

@equestrianlover5447 6 жыл бұрын

It's a mule

@jessie.9373 7 жыл бұрын

You tie your rope halters incorrectly. The knot goes below the loop.

@BeckysHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

+Meow Beast I don't like it that way.

@jessie.9373 7 жыл бұрын

It's not whether you like it that way or not, it's incorrect. If an animal pulls with a the knot tied like that, they can pull it so tight that you have to cut the halter off. And before you tell me that your animals are SUPER CALM and well mannered, ANY animal, no matter HOW well tempered, can have a freak out and pull while tied, or fall down in a trailer, ANYTHING can happen and you will have a wreck on your hands. If you are choosing to have livestock, do it correctly.

@imogenbroome9999 7 жыл бұрын

Meow Beast I agree

@carlyoleary1837 6 жыл бұрын

No idea what you are talking about, halter is tied correctly. Never tie a horse in a rope halter anyway, not what they are for.

@carlyoleary1837 6 жыл бұрын

Looked more closely, see what you mean now:P