Serious Texas horse owners who haul regularly — to shows, rodeos, ranch work, or trail rides — eventually move up to a gooseneck horse trailer. Calico gooseneck horse trailers are built for exactly that kind of heavy, regular use. Calico combines heavy-gauge steel construction with horse-friendly interior features and tack room configurations designed by people who actually understand horses. At Trailer Place in Wharton, TX, we carry Calico gooseneck horse trailers for buyers across South Texas, the Gulf Coast, and beyond.

Calico Gooseneck Horse Trailer Models

Two-Horse Gooseneck Trailers

  • Calico 2-Horse Slant Gooseneck — GVWR 14,000–17,000 lbs, tandem 7,000 lb axles. Interior dimensions approximately 7’6″ wide x 7’6″ tall (interior). Slant load configuration reduces stress on horses during transport compared to straight load. Standard tack room in the nose with saddle racks and bridle hooks. Popular with barrel racers and trail riders who haul frequently.
  • Calico 2-Horse Straight Load Gooseneck — GVWR 14,000 lbs, tandem 7,000 lb axles. Traditional straight load with full divider between horses. Slightly shorter overall length than slant load. Tack room in nose or mid-tack option.

Three-Horse Gooseneck Trailers

  • Calico 3-Horse Slant Gooseneck — GVWR 17,000–21,000 lbs, tandem 8,000 lb or 10,000 lb axles. Accommodates three horses in slant stalls. Longer tack room, often with dressing room or small LQ conversion possible. Popular with ranch families and show competitors who haul multiple horses to events.
  • Calico 3-Horse Slant with Weekender Package — GVWR 17,000–21,000 lbs. Adds a small sleeping area, kitchen nook, and closet in the front living area. Popular for overnight horse show trips and barrel racing circuits. Running water, shore power hookup standard on weekender builds.

Four-Horse Gooseneck Trailers

  • Calico 4-Horse Slant Gooseneck — GVWR 21,000–25,900 lbs, tandem 10,000–12,000 lb axles. Handles four full-size horses with room to spare in stalls. Full tack room with multiple saddle racks, bridle hooks, blanket bars. Often ordered with full living quarters by serious show competitors and team ropers.
  • Calico 4-Horse Slant with Full LQ — GVWR 25,900 lbs, tandem 12,000 lb axles or triple axle. Full living quarters: bedroom, bathroom with shower, kitchen with cooktop and microwave, slide-out option. Used by professional rodeo competitors and families who travel the circuit.

Why Calico Gooseneck Horse Trailers?

  • Horse-first interior design — Rounded interior corners (no sharp edges), padded dividers, proper ventilation and airflow, rubber-matted floors with drainage — Calico designs with horse welfare front of mind
  • Heavy-gauge steel frame — Calico uses heavier steel than budget horse trailer builders. The difference shows up in longevity and resistance to flex under load on rough Texas ranch roads.
  • Interior height — Most Calico gooseneck models offer 7’6″ or more interior height — critical for warmbloods, sport horses, and large Quarter Horses that can be 16+ hands
  • Tack room configurations — Calico offers more saddle rack and equipment storage options than most competitors. You can configure the nose compartment to match how you actually work.
  • Gooseneck stability — The gooseneck hitch places weight directly over the truck’s rear axle, providing far better stability and control compared to a bumper pull horse trailer, especially at highway speeds with live horses.
  • Texas-proven construction — Calico trailers are used throughout the Texas horse industry — barrel racers, team ropers, ranch horsemen, and competitive trail riders all use them regularly.

What Truck Do You Need for a Calico Gooseneck?

For 2-horse Calico goosenecks (GVWR 14,000–17,000 lbs), a 3/4-ton truck (F-250, Ram 2500, Silverado 2500) is the minimum recommended — and the truck should have a factory-rated gooseneck package. For 3-horse and 4-horse models (GVWR 17,000–25,900 lbs), a 1-ton truck (F-350, Ram 3500, Silverado 3500) — ideally a dually on the heaviest configurations — is required for safe, legal towing. The gooseneck ball should be installed in the truck bed over the rear axle, with proper rated ball mounts.

Calico Gooseneck vs. Bumper Pull Horse Trailers

Calico’s bumper pull horse trailers handle up to 2 horses reliably and are a great choice for occasional haulers with a 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck. But if you haul more than 2 horses, haul frequently (multiple times a month), haul on rough ranch roads, or need living quarters for overnight trips — a gooseneck is the right choice. See our Calico horse trailers page for the bumper pull options, and our Calico livestock trailers if you also haul cattle and need a combination unit.

Pricing and Availability

Calico gooseneck horse trailers typically start around $18,000–$24,000 for 2-horse configurations without LQ, and run from $28,000 to $65,000+ for 4-horse models with full living quarters depending on options. These are investment-grade trailers built to last 20+ years with proper care. Financing is available through Trailer Place.

Shop Calico Gooseneck Horse Trailers in Wharton, TX

Trailer Place is at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. Call (979) 532-1486 to check current Calico inventory or ask about ordering a specific configuration. We work with buyers across Texas and offer nationwide delivery on Calico trailers.

Also see: Calico Trailers overview | Calico Bumper Pull Horse Trailers | All Livestock & Horse Trailers | Gooseneck Trailers