If you own a horse lorry you use for any purpose, you will need to at least obtain the appropriate driving licence to operate it legally. If your horse lorry is used for commercial transport, you will also need an operator’s licence and CPC certification. What do I need in Read more…
The most basic bet, straight wagers are the simplest kind of wagers you can place and a good starting point for beginners to learn about wagering on horse racing. A straight bet means you are betting on a single horse. There is a $2 minimum for all straight wagers at Read more…
Veterinarians diagnosed an irreparable ligament rupture in one of his legs, and he was euthanized. PETA urges authorities to investigate the death of Jet Set and examine veterinary records to determine whether he had a preexisting injury. Why was Jet Set euthanized? “Sadly, ultrasound scans revealed an irreparable ligament rupture Read more…
The only battery electric vehicle (BEV) currently on the market that can tow a trailer is the Tesla Model X. Can an EV tow a trailer? Can EVs Tow? Automakers build electric SUVs and trucks with towing in mind. However, we wouldn’t recommend towing a boat or a camper with Read more…
Determining the payload of a horsebox is quite easy. All you need to do is take the vehicle to a public weighbridge and measure it when empty. The difference between your vehicle’s maximum Gross Vehicle Weight and weight of your vehicle is the maximum payload you can legally carry. How Read more…
Horseboxes. If you are driving a smaller horsebox with a weight of 3.5-tonne or lower, then you only need a standard Category B (Car) licence. How much weight can a horse box take? Generally, a horse can safely carry about 20% of its body weight. So, for example, a 1000-pound Read more…
7.5 tonne horseboxes We specialise in the DAF LF range and they typically state 3.6 tonnes for the front axle and 5 tonnes for the rear. The diagram shows a DAF LF chassis side view as a reference. What is payload on a horsebox? There are numerous things to consider Read more…
A “scratch” is when a horse is entered for a race but either his connections decide not to run him or the racetrack veterinarian determines that he is not fit to race. What happens if a horse is scratched? Pick 3: At most tracks, a horse is scratched BEFORE the Read more…
Ointments that your veterinarian will recommend for scratches include antibiotics, antifungals, steroids and other medications. In more serious cases, systemic antibiotics may be needed. The primary defense to allow healing is a dry, clean environment. How do you treat severe scratches? Home care. Applying pressure to the cut or scratch Read more…
What can be done to prevent scratches? Keep the footing dry inside the stall and turnout area; use dry bedding and fill in muddy areas around gates. Dry your horse’s legs before putting him up in a stall. Avoid early morning turnout when there is heavy dew or frost on Read more…