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8552 Big Horse

The Featherlite Model 8552 was built with bigger horses in mind, but this horse trailer doesn’t neglect its two-legged users. The 8552 offers all the value of a Featherlite plus the features you want, including a dressing room, standard gravel guard and wraparound LED lights. You can also select other options such as interior LED strip lighting and a raised hay rack to give your horses a first class ride!

Big horse trailer Model 8552 has 50” wide stalls in a slant load configuration. This aluminum trailer can be configured to hold 2 to 3 horses, each one getting a drop down feed door and a window. The trailer itself is over 7’ wide and ranges from 18’ to 22’ long. The dressing room’s short wall is 4’ long. Outside, the horse trailer boasts aluminum “wave” siding, colored side sheets and countless more options.

Hitch Type Bumper pull
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 7' 6"
Trailer Length 2H = 18' ; 3H = 22' 2"
Horse Stalls 2 or 3-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
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch & removable post
Escape Door Side unload door on 3H
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 24" x 20" window with bars behind each horse

New for 2010 models - All windows are chrome (mirrored) throughout trailer.
Tack Area Folding rear tack
Living Quarters None available
Stall Dividers Slant dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded, recessed slam latch
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 44" on wall in front of horses
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 & dressing room
Dressing Room: 36" deluxe camper door; 3' clothes rod; turf on floor; brush tray
Tie Rings: Five inside tie rings per horse and 1 outside tie ring per horse
Axles: Two rubber torsion axles with electric brakes / 2H = 3500#; 3H = 4800#
Tire/Rim: 16" 6-hole silver modular wheels w/ ST235/85R16 Load Range D tires (Qty:4)
Exterior Lights: LED clearance lights & 4 wraparound LED stop/turn lights
Tapered Gooseneck: NA
Gravel Guard: Standard
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
Aluminum Wheels
A new stylish aluminum wheel is available in 13-16” sizes for all 2010 models.
Aluminum Wheels
Butt or Chest Bar
Butt or chest bar with padding on curbside or streetside
horse trailers
Dog Boxes
A popular option for those involved in field trials, dog boxes across the front wall of the dressing room are available. Option shown includes a flat nose (instead of v-nose) with 8 boxes and vents on the side.
Dog Boxes in Horse Trailers
Dual & Tri-Colored Exterior Side Sheets
Stylish dual and tri-colored side sheets are available on Featherlite horse trailers. Various color choices available.
Dual Colored Exterior Side Sheets
Feed Bag
Feed bag with 3 tie rings
horse trailers feed bag
Halogen Load Light with Switch
12-volt halogen load light with switch makes loading easier. Available in multiple quantities.
Featherlite halogen load lights option
Interior L.E.D. Strip Lighting
Stylish L.E.D. interior strip lighting makes the horse area brighter.
horse trailer LED lighting
Outside Tie Ring
Add a tie ring to the outside of your trailer. Often ordered in multiple quantities.
horse trailers, tie ring
Painted Roof Rail
Add an extra stylish touch to your trailer with a painted roof rail. Various colors available including black, red and yellow as shown here.
horse trailers
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
Platinum Edition Package
Platinum Edition Package features horse and horse owner-friendly features. Package available with or without turf on slant wall and these items:
  • White Lined and Insulated Ceiling in Horse Area
  • Stall Pads
  • Rear Load Lights with Switch
Platinum Edition, horse trailers
Polished 'Wave' Side Panels
Add 'wow' to the trailer with polished 'wave' side panels.
Featherlite polished 'wave' side-panels option
Raised Hay Rack
Raised 6' long hay rack with ladder
horse trailer hay rack
Rear Ramp Behind Double Doors
Add a fold up rear ramp behind the trailer's double doors to make loading easier for those horses who need it.
horse trailers rear ramp
Rear Ramp With Doors Above
Rear ramp with doors above with 2 windows and double pipe hardware.
horse trailers rear ramp
Swing Out Saddle Rack
New 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
WERM Flooring
Popular with many horse owners, the optional WERM flooring system completely seals your trailer floor and provides a padded, slip resistant surface that is impervious to liquids and eliminates the need for rubber mats. It will not crack or chip and is extremely easy to clean.
Horse trailers werm flooring
Wrapped Hay Rack
6 ft. long hay rack with ladder is wrapped to match trailer color.
Horse trailers hay rack

Exterior Graphic Options
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Red/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Silver/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics

Color Options
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Brandywine
Red
Mocha Tan
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.