Torsion horse trailers have some 'bounce' when empty. I think they ride better than springers when loaded, though. If a guy is only tossing one horse in the front of a big gooseneck, you may still get that bounce. It's not anything hard on a critter, but I'll bet on a long trip they'll arrive tired-er..... The best way to check the difference is to ride in both while somebody hauls you down the road.....