Bateson trailers

I had a Bateson deauville and I loved it. Light and easy to tow and horses always travelled well in it. I now have an Ifor HB510 only because I wanted a bit more space inside for a big horse.
 
I'n on my second Bateson Trailer, having gone back to one after having a lorry for a while.

They are well made, and I have never had a horse travel badly in one. My original one still looked new after 5 years when I sold it. I wouldn't have anything else.
 
Yes had an Ascot very good nice to tow and well made worth the extra money over an ifor,
sold mine for more than I paid for it after a year's use,,, highly recomended ......
 
I had a Derby and I liked it for my ponies, but sold it because I needed a front ramp for my horse who was inclined to be unsafe reversing out. The ponies travelled really well in it.
 
I have a Batesons top of the range (not been snobby but I can't remember which model), it is the one with the tack locker in front, I love it as been white, it is airy and light so the horse doesn't feel like they are going into a dark cavern! The only thing I don't like about the tack locker in front is I can't put my saddle on the top bar as the door won't shut, so I put it on the bottom bar but have to tie my girth straps up as been dressage straps, they are too long. I have had 2 Ifor Williams and an Equi Trek, I like my Batesons but wouldn't rave about it, it is a good trailer, personally, apart from the gadgets and extras I don't think there is much difference between the top end if the market trailers. All I can say is you don't see many Batesons trailers been sold 2nd hand, I think that speaks volumes for the fact that owners like them sonmuch they don't sell them
 
I have the same trailer as Piglet (its the Ascot), had it several years now and its still going strong. They're super trailers. There's been the odd thing I'd change about it like putting a cover over the spring ends on the front ramp door (only because one of my horses at a show managed to hook his headcollar over the end of the spring, pull it off and then go absolutely ballistic being stuck on this very strong spring!! Had to cut off his headcollar to free him!), but the news ones have actually had all this done to them anyway - they've improved everything I would have suggested (and mine is about 8 years old I think). The company are fab as well, always very very helpful. Id definately buy another, I dislike Ifors - too agricultural to me and the Batesons are much lighter to tow.
 
Also have the Ascot. Fantastic trailer, would never get another make now. They have put a lot of effort in the design (not just tack locker, but also things like the rubber mats are cut individually and can be lifted easily to clean properly underneath to air the floor!)

Have never seen a Derby, but I dislike rear unload trailers as they can make horses feel clautrophic and trapped. I'd recommend looking for a Deauville or Ascot.
 
I have a Deauville and love it. Very well made trailers, no gimmicks. Light and airy and horses travel well in them. Mine has the american style doors and I never need to use the ramp, even previous problem loaders are happier just to step into the trailer. The company were great too, very helpfull. Big thumbs up for Bateson.
 
My friend had the derby, she loved it and only sold it as she bought a much larger horse. She struggled to sell it, people seem to prefer the front and rear load.
 
After experiencing first hand how awful the suspension was in my IW i did some research and bought a bateson, as it doesn't have a spring leaf suspension, and it gives a much smoother ride.
 
I had a derby back when I would use trailers. Old mare travelled very well in it. When we lost her I sold it for as much as I paid for it to Wiltshire Fire and Rescue. It's now painted red and transports their mechanical horse used for large animal rescue training!
 
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