In which it's time for the faithful trailer to find some new adventures
UPDATE: THE TRAILER IS SOLD!
This trailer has been a faithful friend since I purchased it new in 2005.
Big enough to hold stuff: my 16 hand mare rides comfortably, along with all her gear.
Small enough to fit anywhere: squeeze it into little parking spots or tiny trailheads.
Sturdy and ready to hitch up and go!
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| 2005 Trails West Adventure MX 2 horse slant load bumper pull, shown with Silver Medal panels securely mounted on the sides. |
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| A strong single rear door. The plexiglass pieces on the door and on the passenger side slide out easily to allow airflow during hot weather |
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| Plenty of room for gear in the tack room, which also includes a 25-gallon water tank. |
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| 2-horse slant (floofy dogs not included) |
We've done some cosmetic rust repair, and replaced the floor boards a few years ago. The trailer has been maintained and kept in regular use.
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| Technical stuff: Floor: 13'6", Axles: 3500 lbs. Trails West is still building this trailer. |
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| Tires: black, round, 4 of them plus a spare. |
This trailer comes with 2 sets of Silver Medal panels (8 panels per set, 16 total).
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| 16 hh mare shown for scale |
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| Each panel is made from square aluminum tubing, with diagonal pieces for added strength. Lightweight enough for a 60-year-old librarian to manage. Sturdy enough to keep an emotional horse or mule safely contained. |
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| Aluminum pegs connect panels at the top |
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| Steel pins connect panels at the bottom |
HAPPY TRAILS, BETSEY AND WILLY!
Congratulations on selling your lovely trailer. May I ask you where you got your Silver Medal Panels? I tried a google search with no luck.
ReplyDeleteWe bought our Silver Medal panels in 2006(ish) from Jim Rodosovich, who made them in his (enormous, glorious) shop in Terrabonne, Oregon. He only made them for about 5 or 6 years and then stopped. They come up for sale very rarely, and are always purchased fast.
DeleteThere are other square-tube aluminum fencing panels out there, but they are usually a lighter grade tube, not as tall, and lack the diagonal piece that makes them strong. When that lighter-grade aluminum gets hit with a hoof (or a bum), it bends and eventually fatigues and breaks with sharp edges.
At the time I bought mine, I was riding a very insecure Arab gelding with a history of dramatic escapes from lesser confinements, so when Jim R showed up to a trade show with these, I hocked my soul and bought two sets. I was glad to have them when the Dragon was young and emotional in camp as well.
These days, I could probably keep the Dragon confined in a pen made of masking tape, so I've got a lighter set of "Hold Your Horses" panels that I've used successfully for years on the X-State Ride. Those work well for us now.