maya2008
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Looking for experiences. There is a very good reason not to get a 7.5T horsebox.
I've got an Optimax. It is fab for taking 2 eventing, as you can tack up, stud etc. in there. It makes taking 2 out on my own much more manageable. Its also fab for taking 3 to pony club. I have taken 2 cobs and a small horse out together. The trailer has loads of room -will take 3 large horses or 4 ponies, but I think you'd need a tractor to tow that much! I tow with a long wheelbase Shogun (3.5t tow capacity) and 3 X 550kg horses is okay but wouldn't want much more in there, just because of how much weight that is to drive up a hill or brake in an emergency. It is huge, but tows fine. There are venues with tight parking which are difficult - you wouldn't want to drive one if you weren't quite confident manoeuvring. Tack box is a godsend, and horses travel well in it (herringbone with loads of room). It is a pain to hitch up - you can't shunt the trailer around by hand. It works well but I am hoping to move to a 7.5t next year so I can stay away.
Yes, you'd definitely get 4 good sized ponies in an Optimax.Our ponies weigh a total of 1500kg on a fat day, so if 4 would physically fit, sounds like it would take the weight.
The payload of the Minimax 3 horse is 1700kg, which is very decent.Our ponies weigh a total of 1500kg on a fat day, so if 4 would physically fit, sounds like it would take the weight.