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…
To find the fastest, you need to run all 25 horses at least once, and since you can only race 5 horses at a time, you need a minimum of 25/5 = 5 races. What is the minimum number of races required to find top 3 horses from 25? of Read more…
A sweep is when a number of people pay to purchase a set of tickets, each representing a horse. The tickets are given out randomly, and each ticket costs the same (usually $1–$10), so there is no skill element involved, and odds are ignored completely. What happens in a sweep Read more…
To the naked eye, scratches look like scabby areas in the affected areas, however additional skin irritation lies under these scabs. In fact, the oozing of the small, infected cuts on your horse’s lower legs causes this scabbing and ulceration. What causes scratches on horses? Causes and signs Scratches often Read more…