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8551 Horse Trailer

This dedicated slant load horse trailer is ideal for a wide range of horses and their owners. The Model 8551 can be configured to hold 2 to 4 horses, and the dressing room size ranges from compact to spacious. A side load door provides easy access to the horse area, and a solid wall separates tack and horse spaces. Ask your dealer about the 8551 in the distinctive "Euro" configuration! (See Popular Options)

Model 8551 bumper pull horse trailers are slant load aluminum trailers that can be configured to hold 2, 3 or 4 horses with a 7’ or 8’ width. Horses will enjoy the 40” rubber-lined stalls along with the standard side load door on 3 and 4-horse 8551 models. Dressing room short wall options range from 24” to 56” while the exterior of the trailer boasts stylish “wave” aluminum side panels and a standard gravel guard. The list of optional features for bumper pull horse trailers is practically endless.

Hitch Type Bumper pull
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 7' 0" or 8' 0"
Trailer Length 2H = 13' 8" or 16', 3H = 17' or 19', 4H = 20' 4" or 23'
Horse Stalls 2, 3, or 4-horse
Stall Width 40"
Dressing Room Size 24", 48", 52" or 56" short wall
Inside Height 7' 0"
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom "Wave" side panels; stainless steel bottom or smooth skin also available
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch & removable post
Escape Door Side unload door in front of first horse with nylon strap (on 3H & 4H only)
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
Tack Area Folding rear tack wall lined on one side
Living Quarters None available
Stall Dividers Slant stall dividers with shoulder separator & spring-loaded 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 45" on wall in front of horses; White .040 aluminum lining above 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 & dressing room
Dressing Room: 36" deluxe camper door; 3' clothes rod; turf on 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 = 3500#; 3H = 4800#; 4H = 5200#
Tire/Rim: 2H & 3H = 16" 6-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range D tires (Qty: 4); 4H = 16" 8-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range E 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: NA
Gravel Guard: Standard
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
"Euro" Trailer Options
The Euro Featherlite is configured so that horses can be loaded from the rear and unloaded through the front. Mangers on both trailer sides allow for extraordinary storage capacity. And a large “vending” door is positioned in the front of the trailer that lifts up on a horizontal hinge to allow more light and air to flood into the horse area, creating a more compelling environment for horses that are sometimes hard to load. Other options to customize your 8551 are available.
Euro Horse Trailer Options
Additional 6" to height
Add 6" to height of trailer to accommodate larger horses.
Additional 6" to height of horse trailer
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
A new Air Flo saddle rack, designed with aluminum piping, is optional in your horse trailer.
Horse trailer saddle rack
Aluminum Wheels
A stylish aluminum wheel is optional on your horse trailer.
Horse trailer aluminum wheels
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
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
Double Rear Doors with Double Pipe Hardware
Double rear doors with 2 windows, double pipe hardware and no center post
horse trailers rear doors
Dual & Tri-Colored Exterior Side Sheets
Stylish dual and tri-colored side sheets are available on Featherlite horse trailers. Various color choices available.
Bumper pull trailer with dual side sheets
Feed Bag
Add a feed bag with 3 tie rings to your horse trailer.
horse trailers feed bag
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
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
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 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
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
Stainless Steel Wrap Around Trailer
Enhance your horse trailer’s exterior with a stainless steel wrap up 24” on the trailer.
horse trailers stainless steel wrap
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
WERM Flooring
Popular with many horse owners, the optional WERM flooring system completely seals your horse 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
Windows in V-nose
Add a window or two to the v-nose to allow additional light into the dressing room.
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 (Bumper pull)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Bumper Pull Trailers - Blue/Grey Graphics
Multi-Color Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Multi-color vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Bumper Pull Trailers - Multi Color Options
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

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

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

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers
Bumper Pull Trailers - Tan/Grey 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.
Featherlite has dealers worldwide – including the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe.
Horse trailers - New options
Horse Trailers

New options are now available on Featherlite’s 2011 horse trailers, including Air Flo dividers and multi-color graphics. Check them out and then see a dealer for Featherlite horse trailers!

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GSA Contract Holder: Contract GS-30F-0029U