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8533 Horse

Value and durability unite in the new gooseneck horse trailer Model 8533. Price-conscious horse owners will enjoy the trailer’s lower price point, all the while benefiting from Featherlite’s quality all-aluminum construction. The 8533 is equipped with Featherlite’s new, easy-to-use removable harness hanger and swinging blanket bar. The 8533 horse trailer is now also available with a living quarters, and you can also opt for curbside stock trailer type air spaces for more airflow.

Featherlite’s new ‘lite-priced’ horse trailer Model 8533 is available in a 2, 3 or 4-horse gooseneck. This slant load trailer is 6’7” wide with 42” stalls and an inside height of 7’0”. The trailer includes a 46” dressing room and double rear doors with pipe hardware.

Hitch Type Gooseneck
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 6' 7"
Trailer Length 14' 10", 18' 4" or 21' 10"
Horse Stalls 2, 3 or 4-horse
Stall Width 42"
Dressing Room Size 46" short wall
Inside Height 7' 0"
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom "Wave" side panels; Trailer includes colored (white standard) front sheets and front corners
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows and pipe hardware
Escape Door Side unload door in front of first horse with nylon strap (excludes 2-horse)
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 36" x 22" window with bars behind each horse; Two 24" x 20" windows in gooseneck

New for 2010 models - All windows are chrome (mirrored) throughout trailer.
Tack Area Folding rear tack
Living Quarters Available with living quarters
Stall Dividers Slant stall dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded slam latch
Warranty 8-year limited structural warranty; Transferable warranty* available on qualified trailers

Additional Features
Saddle Rack: One saddle rack for each horse mounted on removable post; One swinging blanket bar; Extra location for removable saddle rack 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 and dressing room
Dressing Room: 36" deluxe camper door; turf on floor, drop wall and gooseneck floor; brush tray
Tie Rings: Five inside tie rings per horse & one outside tie ring per horse
Axles: Two 3500# rubber torsion axles with electric brakes (2H); Two 5200# rubber torsion axles with electric brakes (3H & 4H)
Tire/Rim: 2H: 16" 6-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range D tires (Qty: 4); 3H & 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
Tapered Gooseneck: Standard
Gravel Guard: N/A
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
Air Spaces on Curbside
Stock trailer type air spaces are available on the curbside of the horse trailer for those in warmer climates who desire more airflow! The streetside will include the aluminum combo panel exterior.
Air Spaces on Curbside of Horse Trailer
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
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
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
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
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 Front & Corners
Change the appearance of the front of your horse trailer with a stainless steel front and corners.
Stainless Steel Front & Corners
Swing Out Saddle Rack
New swing out saddle rack makes accessing saddles easier.
Featherlite swing-out saddle rack option
Tri-level Blanket Bar
Featherlite's tri-level blanket bar gives you more storage for your tack.
White Lining on Ceiling in Horse Area
White .040 aluminum lining on ceiling creates a brighter interior for horses. Lining is screwed to all posts.
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 (Gooseneck)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Red/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Silver/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Gooseneck)

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for gooseneck trailers
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics

Color Options
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Brandywine
Red
Mocha Tan
Orange
Yellow

More Options Note: Options are limited on this model. See your dealer for complete list.
Living Quarters Features
LQ Size: 4'
Air Conditioner: 13,500 BTU A/C with heat strip optional
Fresh Water Tank: 30 gallon
Furnace: 6,826 BTU electric wall heater optional
Water Heater: 6 gallon electric water heater optional
Cooking Surface: None; Prepped for microwave
Refrigerator: Under counter refrigerator optional
Pull-out Pantry: None
Dinette: None
Additional Seating: None
Mattress: Double size mattress optional in gooseneck
Additional Sleeping: None
Shower: Shower/toilet combo with curtain
Entertainment System: AM/FM/CD with inside and outside speakers optional
Slideout: None available


Additional Living Quarters Features See dealer for full selection of features and options.




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.