Description
A Straightforward Steel Two-Horse for Everyday Barn Duty
Not every owner needs aluminum and a long options list. This 2010 Calico is a tidy steel bumper pull with a straight-load layout that does the ordinary jobs well: the lesson barn, the vet appointment, the local show and the weekend trail ride. The condition throughout is very clean, and at roughly 3,000 lbs empty against a 7,000 lb GVWR it is an easy tow behind a properly rated truck or SUV.
Steel is the reason it costs what it costs and the reason many owners still prefer it. It takes knocks without denting the way thin aluminum sheet does, and repairs are simple and cheap wherever there is a welder. The pressure-treated wood floor follows the same logic: it gives horses a surface with traction and some give underfoot, and when it eventually wears it is replaceable rather than terminal.
The layout puts a walk-in dressing room ahead of the horses, built on a 2 ft short wall and a 7 ft long wall, with the two-horse area behind. That dressing room keeps saddles, blankets and grooming kit out of the weather and away from the horses, and the rear escape door gives you a safer way to get clear during loading and unloading. About 6 ft of outside width and 7 ft of inside height suit average-sized horses up to roughly 21 hands of clearance.
Specifications
- 2010 Calico, two horse straight load, bumper pull
- Steel construction with pressure-treated wood floor
- Dressing room with 2 ft short wall and 7 ft long wall
- Two horse capacity with rear horse escape door
- 3,500 lb axles on 15 in. tires
- Manual jack and spare tire included
- Outside width approx. 6 ft
- Inside height approx. 7 ft (21 hands)
- Box length approx. 13 ft
- Empty weight approx. 3,000 lbs
- GVWR 7,000 lbs
- All dimensions and weights are approximate
With a pre-owned steel trailer the checks are floor, tires and wiring, in that order. Pull the mats and look at the wood and the crossmembers underneath, check tires by date code rather than tread depth alone, and plug in the harness to confirm every light works before the first trip. Surface rust on a steel frame is normal and manageable; flaking at a weld or a soft spot in the floor is not.
Then do the weight arithmetic. A 7,000 lb GVWR is the ceiling for the trailer, the horses and everything in the dressing room combined, so two 1,000 lb horses plus tack leaves sensible margin, while two heavy horses and a full dressing room does not leave much. This is a good first trailer for a rider stepping up from borrowing one, and a practical second trailer for a barn that needs something simple always ready to hook up.
Delivery is a flat rate by region from our Sacramento yard – local, nationwide and international – and the exact rate shows at checkout. See what else is in the two horse category, ask for a delivered quote through the contact page, or read how shipping works in the shipping policy.
Recommended Applications
- Equestrian Travel & Shows: Safe, stress-free transport for competition horses with superior ventilation and secure divider systems.
- Ranch & Livestock Operations: Reliable hauling across ranches and rural roads with heavy-duty torsion axles.
- Trail Riding & Weekend Outings: Comfortable dressing room and tack storage for extended weekend trail adventures.
Delivery, Logistics & Site Preparation
Big Bear Containers provides reliable, insured delivery direct to your site across the Sacramento region, Northern California, and nationwide throughout the continental United States. Depending on the unit, delivery is handled via specialized tilt-bed rollback truck or transport trailer.
- Site Access Requirements: Ensure a clear, level surface (concrete pad, packed gravel, or asphalt) with adequate approach clearance for delivery trucks.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection: Every unit undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection prior to dispatch to ensure doors, seals, structural members, and flooring meet our strict quality criteria.
- Rapid Dispatch: Local Sacramento and California deliveries typically arrive within 3 to 7 business days following order confirmation. Nationwide freight options are fully tracked.
Why Choose Big Bear Containers?
At Big Bear Containers Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering premium grade storage containers, modular structures, and commercial trailers with transparent pricing and exceptional customer care. Whether you are purchasing a single storage container or outfitting an entire commercial fleet, our Sacramento-based team is dedicated to providing durable solutions tailored to your operational needs.
- Rigorous Inspection Guarantee: Guaranteed wind- and water-tight containers with robust structural integrity.
- Transparent Quotes: Flat regional delivery rates shown at checkout, with no hidden handling fees.
- Dedicated Support: Personalized assistance from container specialists from order placement to on-site drop-off.
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