The 2019 Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck is a used horse trailer that combines a 2 horse straight load with stud gates, a roomy box stall and a dressing room. With a 7’3″ interior height, a 93″ box stall length and 88″ straight stalls, this Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck is a flexible choice for owners who haul mares and foals, stallions, layup horses or a mix of horses.

The trailer has an approximate empty weight of 5,800 lbs., a 14,000 lb. GVWR and a payload capacity of 8,200 lbs. It is finished in white. Below is a complete look at the layout, specifications and benefits, plus answers to common buyer questions. Our team is happy to send extra photos or a video walk-through if you are shopping from a distance.

Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck Overview

A 2+1 trailer gives you two straight load stalls plus one box stall in the same trailer. This used 2019 Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck follows that layout, with two straight stalls, one box stall and a dressing room. Please contact us to confirm any layout detail that matters to your purchase.

The straight stalls are 37″ wide and 88″ long, and they are fitted with stud gates. The box stall is 93″ long, giving a horse room to turn its head, lower its neck and shift its weight more freely than in a standard stall.

The trailer has a listed width of 78″ and an interior height of 7’3″. The gooseneck hitch provides stable towing, and the dressing room gives you a place for tack, blankets and grooming supplies.

Who This Trailer Is Built For

• Breeders hauling a mare and foal in the box stall
• Owners who haul stallions and want stud gates
• Riders who haul a horse on stall rest or layup
• Owners with a mix of horses who travel differently
• Buyers who want a gooseneck with a dressing room at a used price

Features of the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck

2 Horse Straight Load

The two straight load stalls are 37″ wide and 88″ long. Straight load stalls let horses ride facing forward, and many horses settle well in this kind of stall on familiar trips.

Stud Gates

Stud gates separate horses more fully than a standard divider. They help keep horses from reaching each other, which is useful when hauling stallions, young horses or horses that do not get along.

Plus 1 Box Stall

The box stall is 93″ long. A box stall gives a horse more room to move, balance and lower its head, which makes it a popular choice for a mare and foal, a horse recovering from an injury or a horse on a long haul.

Dressing Room

The Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck includes a dressing room. It gives you a place to change, store saddles and bridles and keep grooming supplies separate from the horse area.

7’3″ Interior Height

With a 7’3″ interior height, the trailer offers comfortable headroom for many average-size horses. As always, check the height against your own horses before you buy.

Benefits of Owning a Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck

1. Flexible layout. Two straight stalls plus a box stall.
2. Stud gates. Better separation between horses.
3. Room to move. A 93″ box stall for a mare and foal or a layup horse.
4. Dressing room. Space for tack and changing.
5. Stable towing. A gooseneck hitch over the truck’s rear axle.
6. Strong payload. 8,200 lbs. of payload capacity.
7. Newer model. A 2019 trailer at a used price.

What Is a 2+1 Horse Trailer?

A 2+1 horse trailer combines two straight load stalls with one box stall. The idea is simple: you can haul two horses in standard stalls and still have a larger stall for a horse that needs more space.

Many owners use the box stall for a mare and foal. Others use it for a horse on stall rest, a horse that travels better loose or a horse heading to a clinic or vet visit. When you do not need the box stall for a horse, it can serve as extra space for gear on some trips.

That flexibility is the main reason buyers look for a trailer like the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck. One trailer can handle trips that might otherwise call for two different rigs.

Hauling a Mare and Foal

A box stall is one of the best ways to haul a mare and foal together. The 93″ box stall in this trailer gives the pair room to stand, shift and balance while traveling.

When hauling a mare and foal, load the mare first so the foal follows calmly. Keep the stall well bedded for better footing, check on the pair at every stop and plan shorter driving days when you can. The Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck makes this kind of trip easier because the box stall and the straight stalls are separate.

Hauling Stallions with Stud Gates

Stallions often need more separation from other horses. Stud gates help by closing off more of the space between stalls, so horses are less able to reach each other.

If you haul a stallion, load him so he has the most separation from mares, and keep a calm, consistent loading routine. The stud gates in the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck give stallion owners an extra measure of control on the road.

Making the Most of the Dressing Room

The dressing room in the gooseneck gives you useful storage. Here are a few ways to organize it:

• Hang bridles and halters on hooks to keep them tangle-free.
• Use a saddle rack or stand to protect saddles during travel.
• Keep grooming supplies in a tote that is easy to carry to the tie area.
• Store a change of clothes and rain gear for unexpected weather.
• Keep a small first-aid kit for both horses and riders.

With a little planning, the dressing room in the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck keeps your gear clean and ready.

A Day on the Road with the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck

Picture heading out early for a breeding farm visit. The mare and foal ride together in the box stall, a second horse rides in a straight stall behind its stud gate, and saddles and halters are stored in the dressing room.

At your destination, you unload each horse in turn and get to work. Later in the season, the same trailer takes two horses to a clinic or brings a horse home from the vet. That is the kind of flexible hauling the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck is built for.

Using the Box Stall for Layup and Rehab Trips

A horse recovering from an injury or surgery often needs more room than a standard stall can give. The box stall lets that horse stand in a natural position, lower its head and find its balance without being squeezed by a divider.

For rehab trips, bed the box stall well, keep hay at a comfortable height and drive with extra care on corners and stops. Many owners also like that a recovering horse can ride in the box stall while a healthy companion rides calmly in a straight stall nearby, which can help both horses stay relaxed during the trip.

Because the box stall and straight stalls are part of the same trailer, you do not need to borrow a second rig for vet visits, rehab appointments or a trip home from a clinic. That kind of everyday convenience is a big part of the appeal of the Shadow 2+1 Gooseneck.