Fun day at the Expo!

[CarolU]

First things first!!! I finally bought my all-alluminum horse trailer! :-)

Mine is 3-horse and no hay box on top (I can't lift that high anyway!!!)

http://www.classictrailersinc.com/images/curbside1.jpg

The Expo went well and we had HUGE crowds this year. Maybe the bad weather had something to do with it...people couldn't ride, so they came to the show. John took pictures, so I'll share when I get some.

You know, I REALLY had to appreciate Paso Finos after today! Everywhere I turned around, it was "Look out, stallion coming through!", "Clear out, we're unlodading a stallion here." One lady even brought two rigs because her stallions can't ride in the same horse trailer together. Geesh...what kind of stallions are these??? (btw they were Gypsy Vanners, Halflingers, Fresians, and Dutch Warmbloods). Poor Zar was hiding behind me!!! These boys were barely under control and I had to move around the barn by a zig-zag course to avoid all these boys.

Gosh...I'm glad Paso Finos aren't like THAT!!! We ride with stallions in our group a lot, and other then an occasional "Hey Babe, look what I've got hagin"...they all behave perfectly.

We were almost on TV, but I couldn't get past all the unruly stallions to the cameraman, so didn't happen.

[Pasomom]

Sounds like a fun day!

What kind of trailer did you buy....I am looking to buy one also. Did you do alot of shopping?
That one looks nice.....

[Terry Wallace]

Good for you Carol!! Sounds like you are gearin' up for early retirement FUN!!! ;-)

[CarolU]

Pasomom, this is a Classic, which is an Idaho made trailer. I wanted a solid alluminum that I could could convert into a simple weekender, but didn't want a too much longer trailer. I'm kind of limited on parking here. I also liked the Exxis, Sundowner, and Keifer. The Keifer had a bar in the back that I don't like and Sundowner was way more expensive for a solid alluminum. Thier 2 horse straight load (very NICE) was the same price as my 3 horse slant.

There are many unique features on many trailers. Somethings I already know won't work (like screens on the inside). I liked the Exxis trailers, but couldn't stand our local dealers and didnt' want to drive to Las Vegas for one! LOL

You're right Terry...I'm planning a trip to Home Depot for insulation and wall board, some more lights, then the camper store for a range, and I think I'm ready for camping. I'd like a fridge too, but want to price them...a cooler is pretty handy and doesn't care if it's level. LOL

[Dianne]

solid alluminum. Ummm I think you mean Aluminium :lol: :lol: drive it this way...lots of room for ya here :D