Horses are commonly tied to a large, sturdy piece of wood (or sometimes metal) called a hitching post (i.e. hitching rail). Some hitching posts feature metal hitching rings, which can be easier to tie a lead rope to than the post itself. Where do you tie a horse to? The Read more…
I often get asked if it’s OK to tie a horse in the trailer using my rope halter. The answer is absolutely. I tie all my horses in the trailer using my halter and lead rope and an Aussie Tie Ring. Whenever you tie a horse using a rope halter, Read more…
“A horse’s center of gravity is about four feet high, and they will move around. You need to control for that.” In other words, if your loaded horse trailer weighs around 4,000 pounds, then you’ll need a tow vehicle with a GTWR of about 5,000 pounds. What size engine do Read more…
The Helios Horseboxes range comes in several versions and gross weights can vary from 7.5 tonnes up to 26 tonne. Second in our range is the Aeos Compact 3.5 tonne horsebox at 6.2 metres (20′ 5”) overall length. It has a payload of approximately 1 tonne and is stalled for Read more…
61 inches – 15.1 (when you dive by 4 you will get 15.25, which is an incorrect way to write out the measurement. The . 25 means a quarter of a hand, which is 1 because a hand is 4 inches. Therefore you would rewrite the measurement to say 15.1, Read more…
Dimensions & Weights are approximate. Empty Weight: 3900 lbs. GVWR: 15000 lbs. How do I know the weight of my horse trailer? Every trailer comes with a GVWR – usually this number is printed on a sticker that you’ll find in one of your trailer’s escape doors or on the Read more…
Sample Girth Sizing Chart Horse Height Western Aussie 14H to 15H (Small Horse) 30-32 33-35 15H TO 16H (Medium Horse) 32-34 36-38 16H to 17H (Large Horse) 36 39-40 17H and Over How do I know what size girth to get for my horse? How to determine your cinch size: Read more…
Size: Average Draft Horse. 1.5″ wide nylon. What size halter does my horse need? Correct placement of the noseband, about 2-3 finger widths below the point of cheekbones. Measure around the full circumference of your horse’s nose. Remember that as the halter “settles” and breaks in with wear, the noseband Read more…
On white manes and tails, a pre-rinse of household white vinegar can be really helpful in loosening dirt and stains. After wetting the mane and tail, pour vinegar straight from the bottle on the hair and allow it to soak for a few minutes, rinse, then shampoo as usual. How Read more…
The vaccine protects against the type B botulism toxin, the most common toxin associated with hay and soil. The horse will need three initial vaccines (the first vaccine and two boosters) to become completely protected, but only needs to be vaccinated yearly thereafter. How common is botulism in horses? Botulism Read more…