Your horse depends on the trailer you put them in. A soft spot in the floor, a cracked weld on a divider, a rusted-through crossmember -- these are not cosmetic problems. They are safety failures waiting to happen at highway speed with a thousand-pound animal standing on them. At Texoma Classics in Sherman, TX, we provide horse trailer restoration and repair built around one priority: getting your horses where they need to go safely.
We work on steel and aluminum horse trailers of all configurations -- slant load, straight load, stock combos, and gooseneck trailers with or without living quarters. Whether you need a single repair or a ground-up equine trailer restoration, we approach every project with the same attention to structural integrity that we bring to our classic car and vehicle restorations.
Horse Trailer Floor Replacement
Floor failure is the most common -- and most dangerous -- issue we see in horse trailers across North Texas. Wood floors rot from the bottom up, often hidden beneath rubber mats until the damage is severe. Steel subframes rust out at the crossmembers where moisture collects. By the time you notice a soft spot, the structural compromise may extend well beyond what is visible.
Our horse trailer floor replacement process starts with a full inspection of the subframe. We remove the existing floor, assess every crossmember and support for corrosion or fatigue, and replace or repair the steel framework before installing new flooring. We use treated hardwood planking or aluminum plank flooring depending on your trailer's construction and your preferences. The result is a floor you can trust -- not a patch over a deeper problem.
If your trailer has been sitting unused for a season or two, a floor inspection before your next haul is not optional. It is the single most important safety check you can make.
Structural Weld Repair and Frame Restoration
Horse trailers take punishment that most vehicle owners never think about. The combination of road vibration, shifting loads, and exposure to manure, urine, and moisture creates corrosion conditions that attack welds and joints aggressively. We see cracked welds on divider mounts, deteriorating hinge points, rusted-out wheel wells, and compromised frame rails regularly in trailers that otherwise look fine from the outside.
Our weld repair work addresses both the visible damage and the underlying cause. We cut back to solid metal, repair or replace the affected sections, and apply protective coatings to slow future corrosion. For aluminum horse trailer repair, we use TIG welding techniques specific to aluminum's properties -- this is not the same as welding steel, and getting it wrong compromises the joint.
Divider and Stall Restoration
Bent dividers, seized latches, and worn padding create stress for your horses and risk for injury during transport. We restore and rebuild divider assemblies, replacing padding, repairing or fabricating new mounting hardware, and ensuring that every latch and pivot operates smoothly. For slant load trailer restoration, proper divider geometry matters -- a divider that has shifted even slightly changes the stall dimensions and can make loading difficult or unsafe.
Living Quarters Renovation
Many horse trailer owners in the Texoma region use their trailers as base camps for shows, rodeos, and trail rides -- which means the living quarters get heavy use in tough conditions. We renovate living quarters with the same craftsmanship we apply to our vehicle interior work: new flooring, cabinetry repair, upholstery, countertops, and appliance installation or replacement.
Whether you need a basic refresh -- new flooring and cushions -- or a full living quarters conversion with a new layout, we can help. This is especially practical for owners who have a solid trailer with good bones but a tired interior. A living quarters renovation costs a fraction of a new trailer and lets you customize the space to the way you actually use it.
Why Horse Trailer Restoration Makes Sense
A quality horse trailer represents a significant investment -- often $20,000 to $80,000 or more for new gooseneck models with living quarters. Restoration lets you protect that investment and extend the trailer's service life by years or decades. More importantly, it lets you verify the structural condition of every component your horse's safety depends on.
New trailers also come with long lead times and limited customization. Restoring what you have puts you back on the road faster, built to your specifications, with full knowledge of the trailer's condition from frame to finish.
Built for North Texas Horse Country
Grayson County and the broader Texoma area are home to one of the most active equestrian communities in the state. From local barrel racing and roping events to AQHA shows, breed shows in the Sherman-Denison area, and weekend trail rides, horse owners here put serious miles on their trailers. The North Texas climate -- hot summers, wet springs, and everything in between -- accelerates wear on trailer components in ways that owners in milder regions never deal with.
We understand this because we are part of this community. We know that when show season kicks off in the spring, you need your trailer ready -- not sitting in a queue. We know that a rancher hauling horses between Whitesboro and Bonham every week has different needs than someone trailering to a single event per month. And we know that in the equestrian world, reputation is built one trailer at a time, by word of mouth, at the barn and at the rail.
Trailer Maintenance: What to Check Before You Haul
Because we believe in helping horse owners keep their animals safe between restorations, here are the checks you should make before every trip:
- Floors: Walk every square foot. Push hard with your boot heel. Any give or softness means the floor needs professional evaluation.
- Welds and joints: Look at the connections between the frame and the body, especially around the hitch, coupler, and wheel wells. Rust staining or cracking at a weld is a warning sign.
- Dividers and hardware: Operate every latch, pin, and pivot. If anything binds or has excessive play, address it before loading.
- Tires and bearings: Check tire condition, pressure, and age. Repack bearings on schedule -- bearing failure at speed with horses aboard is a nightmare scenario.
- Lights and brakes: Test every light and verify brake function. This is the law, and it protects you and your horses on North Texas highways.
If any of these checks raise a concern, do not haul until it is resolved. A breakdown on US-75 or Highway 82 with horses in the trailer is a situation nobody wants to be in.
Get Your Trailer Evaluated
Whether your horse trailer needs a full restoration, a floor replacement, weld repairs, or a living quarters renovation, we are here to help. We will give you an honest assessment of your trailer's condition, tell you what needs attention now versus what can wait, and put together a plan that fits your timeline and budget.
Fill out the form below to tell us about your trailer and what you are looking for. We will get back to you to schedule an evaluation at our shop on Industrial Drive in Sherman, TX -- just off Highway 56, easy to reach from anywhere in the Texoma region and North Texas.