Here are a couple versions of the popular Shadow 723 Side Load gooseneck.  The 723 designation is based on the near 7' body width and 23' floor length.  We usually order our side loads a foot or two longer than many you'll see - we'll explain why a little farther down the page.  Our TLT-spec side loads also include a collection of convenience and safety features that have proven very popular with our customers.   

 

The 723 Side Load is popular because it's a versatile trailer in an easy-to-handle size.  Whereas many 3 horse trailers on the market are slants (with relatively small stalls), the 723 has two straight stalls plus a box.  The 723 can accommodate 2 to 3 large horses in comfort.  The top photo shows an Extruded Skin version.  The second photo shows a Smooth Skin version.  The exterior appearance is the main difference between them.  They are otherwise equipped with nearly identical options.  The Extruded trailer features Shadow's 2008 graphics.  (The Smooth Skin trailer shown here sold recently, but it's a version we frequently stock.) 

 

We typically order the 723 with a 19' horse area to allow 11' for two warmblood-sized straight stalls plus an 8' box stall.  The added floor length also comes in handy as a weather-protected tacking and grooming area.  The 4' dressing room pictured here brings the floor length to 23'.  Standard body width of the 723 is 6'9" and standard height is 7'6".  We've included interior shots so you can see many of the features we describe here.  Unfortunately, the camera doesn't accurately convey the amount of space in the trailer, but you can at least see what's where.

 

The 723 has side and rear ramps (the side ramp is a comfortable 5' wide) and the ramps feature a grippy woven mat covering and effective spring assist.  Both trailers shown here have extra-tall ramps (48" height is standard;  54" height is available at no additional cost).  Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed the optional lever-style ramp latches on the Extruded Skin trailer.  They're available as an option on most Shadow models. 

 

Let's take a moment to talk about access.  An escape door across from the side ramp is standard.  The escape door is so wide that it can accommodate a drop down feed door (and the drop down is standard!).  The standard escape door is a 3/4 style; we specify the full-height door for greater ease of exit.  We also usually order an additional 3/4 escape door over the curb side fender to allow easy access to the back stalls should an emergency occur while on the road.  And we order this model with yet another door - a pass door between the horse area and dressing room.  It's easy to enter, exit and move about this trailer the way we equip it.

 

The trailers shown here have optional windows near the stall fronts for additional light & ventilation as well as several 2-way roof vents (some standard, some in the TLT package).  Also present is the optional removable stud divider panel below the regular stall divider.  The 30 gallon water tank under the gooseneck has proven popular with our customers and was specified on both trailers shown here.  Shadow thoughtfully locates the spigot low on the gooseneck gusset for convenient filling of buckets.    

 

The 723 is representative of Shadow's 700 Series models and features an aluminum tube frame, aluminum skin and extruded aluminum floor with integrated cross-members every 6 inches.  Also standard are lined & insulated ceiling (full length of trailer), lined & insulated walls in the horse area, LED tail and marker lights and much more.  Shadow also offers a shorter, non-dressing room version of this trailer that's great for breeding and racing operations or for folks who do a lot of trailering without an assistant (see our Shadow 719 write-up).  Stop by and check out Shadow quality, features and value!