To safely pull a horse trailer, your truck will need a tow package, which typically includes a heavy-duty class V hitch, wiring harness, and brake control. Depending on the vehicle model, it may also include a heavy-duty battery, transmission cooler, and other features. What size engine do you need to Read more…
Regular Class A CDL – Written and Driving Tests & Medical Certification required. Living Quarter Horse Trailers are considered horse trailers, not RV’s or travel trailers. FMCSA’s non-commercial horse hauling exemptions for the group do not exempt these drivers from a CDL as the California laws must be followed. Read more…
To take it up as a career, you’ll need to apply for a Certificate of Competence for Drivers or Attendants before you apply for Animal Transporter Authorisation. How do I become a horse transporter UK? Needs a ‘Certificate of Competence for Drivers or Attendants’ and can then apply for an Read more…
Both Scheve and Robertson recommend at least a half-ton pickup to pull a two-horse tagalong trailer, with at least a three-quarter-ton pickup with a gooseneck hitch if pulling four horses or more. What truck is best for pulling a horse trailer? Ford takes the top spot. The Ford F-350 can Read more…
The VAT Scheme gives registered owners the opportunity to claim back their racing-related VAT if they own/lease 50% or more of a horse in training and have a sponsorship agreement in place. The Scheme enables VAT to be reclaimed on various expenses such as: The original purchase price of the Read more…
What are horse whiskers? Horses have special tactile sensory hairs, known as whiskers. The whiskers on a horse play an important role in their sensory awareness system. These amazing sensory hairs have their own nerve and blood supply and help horses navigate their surroundings. Where are tactile hairs on horses? Read more…
between $7500 and $12,000. Two days quarantine in Los Angeles or New York (required on all horses) is roughly $1500. Stallions and mares will require additional quarantine, costing another $1400 or more plus transport to the long-term quarantine center. Overall, importing a horse costs between $7500 and $12,000. How much Read more…
Brabant horses can be found all around the world and are widely used for agriculture, logging, fishing, pulling sleighs and wagons, plowing and being shown in-hand and under saddle. What is the purpose of the Belgian horse? The Belgian is known for it’s kind temperament and is easy to handle. Read more…
10 – 30 ft.. How large is the typical horse’s flight zone? 10 – 30 ft. What is a horses flight zone? The flight zone is the horse’s “personal space”. Movement into the flight zone will cause the animal to move away. Understanding the flight zone can reduce stress and Read more…
When importing a horse into Canada, the animal must be accompanied by an export certificate issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certificate VS 17-140 or VS 17-145. How do I get my horse across the border? All horses require a Veterinary Health Certificate stating that the horse Read more…