Streetside view of horse trailer 8549
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8549 Big Horse Trailer


If your horses are feeling cramped, give horse trailer Model 8549 a try. This all-aluminum trailer has 50” wide stalls and a higher interior height to give your horses all the space they need. A roomy dressing area rounds out the Model 8549 and gives its human users space as well.

Note: Model 8549 is available only on select dealer lots. See Model 8541 if you are interested in this configuration.

Horse trailer Model 8549 ranges in length from 17’ to 34’ and has a standard 7’6” width. Its interior height is also 7’6”. The 48” by 114” dressing room can hold a standard clothes rod and brush tray while the horse area lets its occupants travel in comfort with rubber-lined walls and 3/4” thick rubber floor mats. Each horse also gets its own pop-up roof vent. The outside of the Model 8549 features two rubber torsion axles, wraparound LED stop/turn lights, electric brakes and all the advantages an all-aluminum trailer provides.

Hitch Type Gooseneck
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 7' 6"
Trailer Length Ranges from 17' 0" to 33' 8"
Horse Stalls 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-horse
Stall Width 50"
Dressing Room Size 48" short wall
Inside Height 7' 6"
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom "Wave" side panels; Trailer includes stainless steel front sheets and front corners
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch & removable post
Escape Door Side unload door in front of first horse with nylon strap (not available on 2H)
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 34 1/4" x 22" window with bars behind each horse; Two 24" x 20" windows in gooseneck
Tack Area Folding rear tack wall lined on one side
Living Quarters None available
Stall Dividers Slant stall dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded slam latch
Weight For the weight of this particular model, please download and reference Trailer Weight Index for gooseneck horse trailers.
Warranty 8-year limited structural warranty; Transferable warranty* available on qualified trailers

Additional Features
Saddle Rack: Adjustable saddle rack with blanket bar for each horse mounted on removable post; extra location for post in dressing room
Rubber on Walls: Rubber up 48" on wall behind horses & up 45" on wall in front of horses; White .040 aluminum lining above the wall rubber
Floor Mats: 3/4" rubber mats in horse area
Roof Vents: One pop-up roof vent per horse
Dome Lights: Dome light in horse area, rear tack and two in dressing room
Dressing Room: 36" deluxe camper door; 5' clothes rod; turf on floor, drop wall and gooseneck floor; brush tray
Tie Rings: Five inside tie rings per horse & 1 outside tie ring per horse
Axles: Two rubber torsion axles with electric brakes / 2H = 4800#; 3H = 5200#; 4H, 5H & 6H = 7000#
Tire/Rim: 3H, 4H, 5H & 6H = 16" 8-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range E tires (Qty:4); 2H = 16" 6-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range D tires (Qty:4)
Exterior Lights: LED clearance lights and 4 wraparound LED stop/turn lights; Clearance lights on 2011 models have new rounded, flush mounted design
Tapered Gooseneck: Standard
Gravel Guard: NA
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
‘WOW Mats’
The ‘WOW Mat’ includes knobs strategically located underneath the rubber mats to give superior absorption and cushion to your horses. This means horses can be calmer during travel and experience less fatigue.
‘WOW Mats’
2” Thick Stall Pads
Featherlite’s optional stall pads are now 2” thick. This provides even more cushion, protection and safety for horses during travel.
2” Thick Stall Pads
Air Flo Divider
The Air Flo divider option features vertical bars on the shoulder separator in lieu of a solid panel, allowing for more air flow for your horses. Also available on telescoping divider option.
Horse trailers divider
Air Flo Saddle Rack
An Air Flo saddle rack, designed with aluminum piping, is optional in your horse trailer.
Horse trailer saddle rack
Aluminum Wheels
Stylish aluminum wheels are optional on your horse trailer. Color choices include dark grey or silver.
Horse trailer aluminum wheels
Back Lit Feather
Add uniqueness and style to your Featherlite horse trailer with the optional back lit feather on the front of your trailer. This will make the highly recognizable feather and your trailer stand out even more going down the road or pulling into your next horse show!
Back Lit Feather
Boot Box
Add a boot box to your dressing room for additional storage space.
horse trailers boot box
Butt or Chest Bar
Featherlite horse trailers are available with butt or chest bars with padding on curbside or streetside of the trailer.
horse trailers padding
Camera & Rear Motion Sensor
To make maneuvering your horse trailer easier and safer, an optional rear view camera and motion sensor is available. This option operates similar to what is found on selected vehicles by alerting you when the rear of the trailer is near an object or person.
Camera & Rear Motion Sensor
Dual & Tri-Colored Side Sheets
Stylish dual and tri-colored side sheets are available on Featherlite horse trailers. Various color choices available.
Dual Colored Side Sheets
Electric Assist Landing Gear
Make stabilizing the trailer easier with an electric assist for the landing gear.
Electric Assist Landing Gear on Horse Trailer
EZ Connector
The EZ Connector’s electrical connection system ensures a reliable connection so that lights and brakes will work each time regardless of the conditions. This high-tech plug for vehicles and trailers is magnetically attached, corrosion free and waterproof with a no-fail breakaway feature and lifetime limited warranty.
EZ Connector
Feed Bag
Add a feed bag with tie rings to your horse trailer. Note: Feed bag shown in straight load trailer. Feed bags in slant loads are triangular and come with 3 tie rings.
horse trailers feed bag
Firm-mat Flooring
Featherlite’s Firm-mat flooring completely seals your trailer’s floor and provides a padded, slip resistant surface that is impervious to liquids and eliminates the need for rubber mats. It’s also extremely easy to clean! A 1/4” thick smooth finish that’s ideal for tack rooms and mangers or a 1/2” thick textured option is available.
Horse trailers firm mat flooring
Halogen Load Light with Switch
12-volt halogen load light with switch makes loading easier. Available in multiple quantities.
horse trailers load light option
Interior L.E.D. Strip Lighting
Stylish L.E.D. interior strip lighting makes the horse area brighter.
horse trailers LED lighting
Keyless Entry
Gain entry to the doors of your Featherlite horse trailer with an optional electronic key touchpad.
Keyless Entry
Outside Room
Extend the space of any Featherlite trailer with an outdoor awning room/tent. The added space is great for entertaining or hospitality purposes.
Outside Room
Painted Roof Rail
Add an extra stylish touch to your horse trailer with a painted roof rail. Various colors available including black, red and yellow, as shown here.
horse trailers painted roof rail
Painted Side Panels
Durable powder coated paint is available on the side panels of Featherlite horse trailers. Make your Featherlite stand out in the crowd!
Painted Side Panels
Polished 'Wave' Side Panels
Add 'wow' to your horse trailer with polished 'wave' side panels.
Horse trailers polished wave panels
Raised Hay Rack
Add a raised 6' long hay rack with ladder to your horse trailer.
horse trailer hay rack
Rear Ramp Behind Double Doors
Add a fold up rear ramp behind the horse trailer's double doors to make loading easier for those horses who need it.
horse trailers rear ramp
Removable Bottom Half Divider
The removable bottom half divider is popular with horse owners wanting to create a makeshift tack area with one of the trailer's horse stalls.
Removable Bottom Half Divider
S-Drop Enclosure
For enclosing the contents at the front of your trailer, an optional s-drop enclosure is available. Available with hinged doors or a rollup door (shown).
Gooseneck trailer s-drop
Stainless Steel or Smooth Skin Exterior
This horse trailer comes standard with Featherlite's 'wave' side panels on the trailer's bottom, but you can opt for a smooth skin (shown) or stainless steel exterior.
horse trailers
Swing Out Saddle Rack
A swing out saddle rack makes accessing saddles easier.
Featherlite swing-out saddle rack option
Walk Through Aluminum Door
24" walk through aluminum door for slant load models
Horse trailer walk through aluminum door
White Lining on Ceiling in Horse Area
White .040 aluminum lining on the ceiling creates a brighter interior for horses. Lining is screwed to all posts.
Horse trailers white lined ceiling
Wrapped Hay Rack
A 6 ft. long hay rack with ladder is wrapped to match horse trailer color.
Horse trailers hay rack

Exterior Graphic Options
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Blue/Grey Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Red/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Silver/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics

Color Options
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Brandywine
Red
Orange
Yellow




Featherlite, Inc. reserves the right to change or alter these specifications without notice. Dimensions shown are approximate and may vary. Some trailers shown with optional equipment. See a Featherlite dealer for most up-to-date specifications and options.