Rule 54. You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath or pavement, and you should not take a horse onto a cycle track. Use a bridleway where possible. Equestrian crossings may be provided for horse riders to cross the road and you should use these where available (see Rule Read more…
Anyone transporting horses in connection with an economic activity on journeys over 65 km and under eight hours must: have a short journey transporter authorisation (type 1) issued by Defra. complete an animal transport certificate. be in possession of a certificate of competence (for drivers or attendants) How do I Read more…
Payloads can vary in 3.5 Tonne horseboxes- but are generally between 750-1100 kilos. How heavy is a horse box with 2 horses? 7.5tFor 2 horses or more you will generally need a 7.5t horsebox which usually come with 3 stalls and a living area of varying size and spec. A Read more…
Driver Hours Rules & Regulations However, if the horsebox that you operate is over 7.5-tonnes, you will require a tachograph and will need to adhere to drivers’ hours rules and regulations. What do I need in my horsebox? 20 essentials for your Horsebox! First Aid Kit. A well stocked first Read more…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-hand Horsebox Check the floor. The floor in the horse area is a good place to start. The ramp. Lifting the ramp is another thing to consider – the last thing you want is to be struggling with a heavy ramp. Look for Read more…
Grass Hay for Horses Kentucky bluegrass, orchardgrass and timothy are all examples of common grasses used for hay. Benefits: Grass hay is lower in protein and energy than legume hay — but it’s also higher in fiber, which can make it a good choice for many horses. What hay do Read more…
Onset of action of acepromazine varies with route of administration; oral acepromazine may take 30 minutes to one hour. The effects of acepromazine will last from one to four hours, but this varies significantly with dose and among individual horses. How long does ace stay in a horses blood? In Read more…
What is the draw in horse racing. Unlike the National Hunt season, nearly all flat racing events use starting stalls. The draw simply refers to the stall a horse will start the race from. The draw is normally chosen at random on the day the horses are declared to run. Read more…
Top 11 cars named after horses, which is your favorite? Ford Mustang. Actor Robert Downey Jr. Subaru Brumby. Subaru Brat | Subaru photo. Mitsubishi/Dodge Colt. The 1971 Dodge Colt was the first Mitsubishi car sold in the US | Dodge photo. Ford Bronco. Hyundai Pony. Rolls-Royce Camargue. Ford Pinto. Mitsubishi Read more…
This equine transport company founded in the 1950s moves horses around with a Boeing 727-200 flown by cargo airline Kalitta Air and configured specifically for horses. Not surprisingly, the plane’s flight logs often show it in Kentucky, one of the world’s horse centers. How are horses transported to the Derby? Read more…