Police warn 'mark your tack if you want it back'
Police are emphasising the need to make sure horses and equipment are properly marked to help assist the return of stolen property
Horse trailers
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Northern Ireland couple gets trailer back a year after it was stolen
Police have returned a horse trailer to a couple from Londonderry a year after it was stolen
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Horse killed when rear ramp on trailer opened while in transit
Police would like to speak to anyone who has suffered a faulty trailer incident after a horse was killed when the ramp of the trailer in which she was travelling fell down
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Having your trailer well-lit might help you to load your horse
Scientists in Australia have found that lighting might play a tiny part in reducing stress on a horse being loaded
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Prosecution for couple whose horse fell through floor of unsafe trailer
A Staffordshire couple have been fined after the trailer they were using to transport a horse was found to be unroadworthy
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Vets campaign to improve horsebox floor safety
Posters stressing the importance of making regular checks of your horsebox or trailer’s floor are being sent to vets’ waiting rooms nationwide as part of a campaign by the British Equine Veterinary Association
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Make towing a horse trailer safer with new DVD
The British Horse Society and Highways Agency have released a DVD highlighting the risks of towing a horse trailer
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Choosing the right towing vehicle
When transporting your horse by trailer you need to know your vehicle is up to the job so H&H offers advice on choosing the right towing vehicle
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4X4 tax part of Budget measures
The Chancellor Gordon Brown has introduced a new level of tax on the worst polluting vehicles as part of his latest Budget, prompting criticism from rural campaigners
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Safer towing this winter
Driving in unpredictable weather can be tricky and towing a valued equine friend adds to the responsibility
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Fears about trailer safety
A lack of basic knowledge means many horse owners are putting their horses' lives at risk, as well as facing prosecution for breaking the law, according to equestrian breakdown specialists, ESS
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Successful towing for first-timers
Towing etiquette involves loading and coupling your trailer sensibly and safely, as well as showing respect to other road users, says Land Rover World
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Perfect trailer towing
Towing a trailer is not as simple as you might at first imagine but we can help keep you on the straight and narrow
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How to maintain your horse trailer: a checklist
Practical advice about the vital maintenance and safety checks required to keep your horse trailer roadworthy
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How to hill start while towing a horse trailer
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to make smooth hill starts when towing a horse trailer
