The 2023 Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head trailer is a heavily upgraded, all-aluminum gooseneck built for professional haulers, breeders, ranches and show barns that need to move a full load of horses safely and comfortably. This Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head features a 35’9″ floor, an extra-tall 7’10” interior, XL stalls, Dexter electric/hydraulic disc brakes and a long list of factory upgrades that go well beyond the standard Norstar build.

If you are looking for a big-capacity horse trailer that can also convert into box stalls or a four-horse layout, this is one of the most versatile rigs you will find. Below is a complete breakdown of the upgrades, standard features, specifications and everyday benefits, plus answers to common buyer questions.

Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head Overview

Cimarron Trailers has been building aluminum horse and livestock trailers since 2000, and the Norstar is one of its best-known horse trailer lines. The head to head layout places horses facing each other across the center of the trailer, with stalls at the front and rear. This design is popular for large haulers because it lets you load and unload horses from multiple doors and gives each horse a roomy straight-load stall.

This 2023 Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head was ordered with significant upgrades. The floor was stretched to 35’9″, with 5’8″ added to the horse area and 1′ added to the tack room. The interior height was raised to an extra-tall 7’10”, and the stalls were built XL, with rear stalls measuring 90″ and front stalls 92″ from chest bar to tail bar. These upgrades make the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head an excellent choice for big horses, warmbloods and draft crosses that need extra room.

The trailer is also designed for flexibility. Full gates on the front and rear stalls let you convert the trailer into box stalls, and mounts are in place to move the dividers to the center and convert it into a four-horse trailer. Whether you are hauling six horses to a sale, two mares and foals in box stalls, or four big horses to a show, this trailer adapts to the job.

Who This Trailer Is Built For

• Professional horse haulers and transport companies
• Breeding farms moving mares, foals and young stock
• Ranches and outfitters hauling a full string of working horses
• Show and performance barns traveling with several horses at once
• Owners of large horses who need extra-tall, extra-long stalls

Upgraded Features on This Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head

The upgrades are what set this trailer apart from a standard Norstar. Here is everything that was added to this build.

Longer, Taller Trailer

• 35’9″ floor length, with 5’8″ added to the horse area and 1′ added to the tack room
• Extra tall interior at 7’10”
• XL stalls: rear stalls 90″ long and front stalls 92″ long from chest bar to tail bar

More length and height mean more room for each horse to stand comfortably, balance and lower its head. Extra height is especially valuable for tall horses that can feel cramped in a standard 7′ trailer.

Brakes, Tires and Running Gear

• Electric/hydraulic disc brakes from Dexter
• Continental 245/70R17.5 tires on aluminum mod wheels
• Bogie wheels in the rear of the trailer
• Extruded side plank extended full length

Disc brakes give strong, consistent stopping power, which matters when you are hauling the weight of six horses. The 17.5″ Continental tires are a heavy-duty, commercial-grade size suited to big loads, and the rear bogie wheels help protect the back of the trailer on steep driveways and uneven ground.

Hydraulic Jack and Battery

The upgraded hydraulic jack, with a battery in an aluminum battery box, replaces the standard manual jack. Hitching and unhitching a trailer of this size becomes much faster and easier.

Horse Area Upgrades

• Drop-down windows and face guards on 4 stalls
• Full gates on front and rear stalls to convert the trailer into box stalls
• Mounts to move dividers to the center to convert to a 4 horse trailer
• Extra-tall side ramp for a lower incline
• 2 additional pop-up vents for the center stall
• Padded chest and tail bars
• 12 volt stall fans
• LED rear and side mounted load lights
• Storage rack for additional chest and tail bars

Drop-down windows with face guards let horses enjoy fresh air safely, while 12 volt stall fans and extra pop-up vents keep air moving through the trailer on hot days. Padded bars protect horses during stops and starts, and LED load lights make loading at night far safer.

Tack Room Upgrades

• 5′ tack room, 1′ larger than standard
• 42″ XL tack room door
• Rubber floor mat in place of the standard carpet
• Hanging clothes rod
• Fold-up step for the tack room door
• 6-pole swing-out blanket bar on the tack room door
• Carpet-lined partition wall
• Lined and insulated walls and gooseneck in the tack room
• 19″ x 34″ window mounted in the partition wall

The larger tack room and XL door make it easy to load saddles, feed and equipment. The rubber floor mat is easier to clean than carpet, and insulation helps protect leather and supplies from temperature swings.

Standard Features of the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head

On top of the upgrades, the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head includes Cimarron’s standard Norstar features. Where an upgrade above replaces a standard item, the upgrade applies to this trailer.

Construction

• All-aluminum construction
• All-aluminum V-truss floor with a beam every 4 inches
• Pre-painted white aluminum exterior
• 1/2″ thick gel-coated fiberglass roof, which Cimarron says can run up to 20% cooler than an aluminum roof
• Adjustable gooseneck coupler, 2 5/16″
• 8k Dexter axles
• LED clearance and tail lights
• Spare tire and wheel with trim ring

The V-truss floor with beams every 4 inches gives a very strong, stiff floor for heavy loads, and the fiberglass roof helps reduce heat inside the horse area, an important comfort factor for horses on summer hauls.

Horse Area

• Solid aluminum head and shoulder dividers with butt bar and breast bar
• Floor mats in the horse area
• Large sliding window per stall and 2 sliding windows in the tail curtains
• Windows at the horses’ heads on rear stalls
• Spring-loaded, rubber-lined rear ramp with wraparound tail curtains above
• .090 aluminum walls with 54″ high rubber mats, lined and insulated above
• 6 pop-up horse vents
• 6 dome lights in the horse area
• 48″ side ramp with curtain
• Full-height side access door into the box stall
• 12 interior and 12 exterior tie rings

Tack and Dressing Room

• Straight wall design
• Locking tack door with window
• Dome light
• 6 tack hooks
• Blanket bar
• Brush tray
• 19″ x 34″ windows in the nose
• 4 saddle racks

Benefits of a Head to Head Horse Trailer

Head to head trailers are a favorite among commercial haulers and large barns. Here is why the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head layout works so well.

1. Easy loading. Multiple ramps and doors let you load and unload horses without walking them through the whole trailer.
2. Roomy stalls. Straight-load stalls give each horse a defined, comfortable space, and these XL stalls add even more room.
3. Better access. You can reach each horse’s head from the center aisle area, making it easier to check on, water and feed horses during trips.
4. Versatility. Full gates and divider mounts let you switch between six stalls, four larger stalls or box stalls.
5. Less stress. Ventilation, fans, padded bars and an extra-tall interior help horses travel calmly.

How It Compares to a Slant Load Trailer

Many buyers compare head to head designs with slant load trailers. Here is a quick look at the differences.

Feature	Typical 6 Horse Slant Load	Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head
Stall style	Angled stalls	Straight stalls facing each other
Unloading a middle horse	Often requires unloading horses behind it	Multiple ramps and doors for easier access
Box stall conversion	Varies by model	Full gates convert to box stalls
Room for large horses	Limited by stall angle	XL 90″–92″ stalls, 7’10” tall
Best for	Shorter, lighter trailers	Commercial hauling, breeding and large horses

If you regularly haul a full load of horses, or you need to haul mares and foals in box stalls, the head to head design offers flexibility that a slant load cannot always match.

Ways to Use the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head

One of the biggest strengths of the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head is how many different jobs it can handle. Here are a few common setups owners use.

Full Six-Horse Hauling

In its standard configuration, the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head carries six horses in individual straight stalls. This is ideal for hauling a full string to a sale, rodeo, trail ride or training facility. Multiple ramps and the side access door make it easy to load and unload horses in any order.

Four Large Horses

By moving the dividers to the center mounts, you can convert the trailer into a four-horse layout with even larger stalls. This setup works well for warmbloods, draft crosses and other big horses that appreciate extra room on long trips.

Box Stalls for Mares, Foals and Injured Horses

Full gates on the front and rear stalls let you turn the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head into box stalls. Box stalls give a mare and foal room to travel together, and they allow a horse recovering from an injury to stand and shift comfortably. Many breeders consider this feature essential.

Mixed Loads

Because the layout is so flexible, you can combine setups, for example a box stall at one end and straight stalls at the other. That way the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head can haul a mare and foal along with several other horses in a single trip, saving time and fuel.

This adaptability is a big reason the Cimarron Norstar 6 Horse Head to Head holds strong appeal for commercial haulers and large barns: one trailer can do the work of two or three.