[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S8862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING TRAILS WEST

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. 
Today, I am pleased to honor Trails West in Preston as the Idaho Small 
Business of the Month for December 2021.
  Trails West, renowned for its world-class craftsmanship and 
innovative designs, is the No. 1 manufacturer of horse, living quarter, 
and stock trailers in the United States. Founder Steve Reeder worked in 
RV manufacturing before returning to his hometown of Weston to raise 
his family. After several years of working on his family's farm, Steve 
saw an opportunity to revitalize a struggling local manufacturer. Armed 
with expertise in RV manufacturing and business acumen, Steve hired the 
former business' laid-off employees and established Trails West in 
1987.
  Trails West manufactures with customer experience in mind. The 
company was one of the first to recognize women as the largest 
demographic of horse trailer owners, prompting them to incorporate 
consumer-friendly innovations into their designs. In addition, Trails 
West stands out in the industry by utilizing steel frames to deliver a 
long-lasting and reliable product to their customers. Thanks to their 
success and devotion to crafting the best trailers possible, Trails 
West has grown to employ more than 160 Idahoans and is recognized as 
the premier manufacturer of horse trailers in the country.
  While the company has gained national fame and recognition, Trails 
West has stayed true to its Idaho roots. Both the Reeder family and 
Trails West have donated generously to local schools, supported the 
construction of athletic facilities, and sponsored the purchase of 
books and playground equipment. Through their entrepreneurship and 
philanthropy, Trails West has become a testament to Idaho's thriving 
small business culture and shines as one of the State's many local 
gems.
  Congratulations to the entire Trails West team on being selected as 
the Idaho Small Business of the Month for December 2021. You make our 
great State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and 
success.

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