Main Travelling Checks
The ramp should contain no sharp objects and should not be rotten
The floor should not be rotten, with bedding on for support. There should be no protruding objects
The tie-rings should have baler twine on in case the horse pulls back
The partitions must be secure enough to stop horses from kicking and biting each other. There should be no protruding objects
The walls should have only essential fittings on (eg tie-rings). There should be no nails etc sticking out
Preparing A Horse For Travelling
Poll guard to protect the poll area
Tail guard to protect the top of the tail
Knee and hock boots to protect the knee and hock
Travelling boots protect the horse's legs and sometimes the knee and hock
Over-reach boots to protect the bulbs of the heels of the front feet
Leg bandages protect the horse's cannon bone
Summer sheet is a lightweight rug to keep the horse warm whilst travelling
Sweat rug is placed under the summer sheet to absorb sweat and keep the horse cool
NB - The summer sheet and sweat rug should have the appropriate fastenings attached
Travelling Questions
List the safety features you would check for in
- a, A lorry mounted horsebox
- b, A trailer and towing vehicle
The height, width and length of space for each horse must be suitable for them
The floorboards should be checked for signs of rotting, the tyres should be in good condition and the brakes sound. Metal fittings should be oiled and easy to work. The tyres must be the correct pressure
Check that the vehicle is roadworthy and that the lights are working. The oil, water and fuel levels should be checked and be at a sufficient level for the intended journey
The towing hitch level must match that of the trailer
The couplings, ramps, side doors, legs, lights and indicators should be checked and be operating efficiently
What precautions should you take when travelling
- a, Mares with foal at foot
- b, Stallions
- c, Inexperienced horses
- d, Known bad travellers
a, Put plenty of bedding down and tie the mare up
b, Don't travel them with mares
- Muzzle them
- Put special partitions up
c, Protect them as much as possible with boots, bandages, guards etc
- Make as little fuss as possible
d, (same as for c)
- Build up confidence
Identify the stress problems associated with travelling horses and describe how to minimize them
If there are too many people around the horsebox, the horse could get frightened and back away from the box. Have one person leading the horse and two more people, one on either side of the box
Remove all potentially frightening and dangerous objects from the scene of loading
Position box or trailer so all exits are covered and so the horse walks downhill into it
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