Are Horse Trucks common in the US?

Tiger4x4RV wrote:
I've seen a lot of the more utilitarian trailer type shown in your second post, especially when on the I-5 or I-15 freeways between Del Mar Race/Show area and whatever horse event comes next on their calendar. One day, I think I saw 20 of them!

Yes a lot of them here as well, horse transport, primarily, but some have living quarters as well
Fairly typical Goosekneck unit

I've seen a lot of the more utilitarian trailer type shown in your second post, especially when on the I-5 or I-15 freeways between Del Mar Race/Show area and whatever horse event comes next on their calendar. One day, I think I saw 20 of them!

newman fulltimer wrote:
in the us show hauler builds them per customer spec

Yes there appears to be many builders of the mid range ( Brown one) in Europe

in the us show hauler builds them per customer spec

gbopp wrote:
Nice. The first set of interior pictures appear to be two different units? :)

Yes they are, first one from the New Zealand unit, other from a very high end European rig.
This one of the very high end builders in Europe

Nice. The first set of interior pictures appear to be two different units? :)

Wow! Those horses sure travel in style! They have their own private kitchen and sleeping quarters! Looks almost nice enough for humans to use! :)

Here is a more Utilitarian Australian Trailer version pulled by a Hino



Surprising number of builders of these in Europe, a lot of Tag axle rigs as well

New Zealand Company imports these from the UK

Not for horses but you will find similar rigs in the US with 10Ft garage. Friend has one that is Mercedes diesel powered but not sure the manufacturer of the rig. Not quite as fancy and probably 15+ yr old but similar chassis/design. He and his son travel the western US for motocross.

kknowlton wrote:
I've never seen one. That's quite a rig!

No they are quite common in Australia and New Zealand, more so in Europe.
Yes they have Trailers as well, in Australia we might have more utilitarian versions too. Horses are not going to complain:)