The 2+1 layout exists for a specific problem: you need to haul one horse separately. A mare with a foal. A stallion that should not share a wall. A young horse that has not learned to load next to anything. Two slant stalls plus a dedicated front stall covers all three without stepping up to a full three-horse gooseneck.
This 2023 4-Star runs 23 feet long, 6 feet 10 inches wide, and a full 8 feet tall inside. That height is the number to note. Eight feet is generous even for warmbloods, and it changes how a big horse carries its head on the road.
| Configuration | 2+1 gooseneck |
|---|---|
| Length | 23 ft |
| Width | 6 ft 10 in |
| Interior height | 8 ft |
| Floor | WERM cushioned non-slip |
| Loading | EZ Lift ramps |
| Jack | Hydraulic |
| Divider | Sliding |
| Access | Walk-through door |
| Tack room | Carpeted walls |
Floor and loading
The WERM floor is a poured, seamless surface that cushions and seals at the same time. It does not trap moisture the way mats over wood do, and it gives horses grip when the trailer is wet. EZ Lift ramps serve the loading points, which matters for a horse that balks at a step-up or an older horse whose hocks do not appreciate the jump. A walk-through door lets you move between the front stall and the rest of the trailer without going outside.
Details that show up on long trips
4-Star builds for quiet, and the engineered ride keeps road noise and vibration down where a cheaper trailer would drum. The tack room has carpeted walls, which spares saddle leather from banging against bare aluminum. The divider slides, so you can reconfigure for one horse and a load of gear. The jack is hydraulic, which anyone who has cranked a loaded gooseneck by hand will appreciate.
Two things to confirm before you commit. Your truck needs a proper in-bed gooseneck hitch rated for the loaded weight, not an adapter ball. And an 8-foot interior means real overall height on the road, so measure the trailer against your barn door and check the low clearances on the routes you actually drive.
Flat $550 freight to any address in the continental US. Returns within 30 days. Call (712) 356-0109 or email sales@acornmachinery.com to talk through fit.
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