1. Are the Stalls Adjustable?
We all know that horses come in various shapes and sizes, so it stands to reason that a lorry that has adjustable stalls that are able to take the smallest to the largest, including mares and foals, will ensure that they travel safely.
2. Does the lorry have padded partitions?
This goes hand-in-hand with the adjustable stalls. Padded partitions stop the horse being held rigid, and allows him or her to flex slightly. This will give him/her much more comfortable ride.
3.Does the lorry have Air Suspension?
Air suspension on the lorry will give your horse a 'Glide on Air' sensation when travelling. You can be sure that your horse will feel the benefit!
4. Is the Ramp non-slip?
There's nothing worse than a horse sliding up and down a ramp when trying to load. I find a non-slip Ramp just makes the going a bit easier, after all, if you've got a horse that is difficult to load you've got enough to think about anyway!
Of course, if the horse transporters lorry has an Air Suspension rear ramp then even better! A rear ramp that drops and lifts means that the job just got even easier!
5. Is the lorry cleaned regularly?
Everyone wants their horse to travel in a clean and tidy lorry. What you are looking for is a lorry that has anti-slip rubber flooring that is regularly cleaned and disinfected. The lorry should be cleaned and tidied before the return journey home, and to DEFRA standards after every trip.
6. Does the lorry have internal lights?
This is a really useful feature as some loadings and unloadings will take place in the dark. As you probably know, there's nothing worse than struggling to load a horse whilst holding a torch under your armpit or between your teeth!
7. Will there be fresh water on board the lorry?
It has to be said that, like any mechanical device, lorries can break down. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation then having some fresh water available can help to keep the horse calm whilst waiting for help to arrive.
8. Does the lorry carry an Equine First Aid Kit?
An absolute essential. Transporting horses can be hazardous even for the professional transporter. There are just so many things that can happen, and you never know when a First Aid kit may just come in handy!
9. Does the lorry carry a fire extinguisher?
This is another essential really, not only for the engine but for the horse compartment and the living accommodation as well. I guess if the answer to the question is 'NO' then you should say 'NO THANKS'!
10. Does the lorry have Equine Support Services (ESS) Full Breakdown Cover?
All good horse transporters should be licensed by DEFRA and have breakdown cover. This is a breakdown service that not only looks after the lorry but will take care of the horse as well. The service includes actually taking the horse on to its destination.
We all know that horses come in various shapes and sizes, so it stands to reason that a lorry that has adjustable stalls that are able to take the smallest to the largest, including mares and foals, will ensure that they travel safely.
2. Does the lorry have padded partitions?
This goes hand-in-hand with the adjustable stalls. Padded partitions stop the horse being held rigid, and allows him or her to flex slightly. This will give him/her much more comfortable ride.
3.Does the lorry have Air Suspension?
Air suspension on the lorry will give your horse a 'Glide on Air' sensation when travelling. You can be sure that your horse will feel the benefit!
4. Is the Ramp non-slip?
There's nothing worse than a horse sliding up and down a ramp when trying to load. I find a non-slip Ramp just makes the going a bit easier, after all, if you've got a horse that is difficult to load you've got enough to think about anyway!
Of course, if the horse transporters lorry has an Air Suspension rear ramp then even better! A rear ramp that drops and lifts means that the job just got even easier!
5. Is the lorry cleaned regularly?
Everyone wants their horse to travel in a clean and tidy lorry. What you are looking for is a lorry that has anti-slip rubber flooring that is regularly cleaned and disinfected. The lorry should be cleaned and tidied before the return journey home, and to DEFRA standards after every trip.
6. Does the lorry have internal lights?
This is a really useful feature as some loadings and unloadings will take place in the dark. As you probably know, there's nothing worse than struggling to load a horse whilst holding a torch under your armpit or between your teeth!
7. Will there be fresh water on board the lorry?
It has to be said that, like any mechanical device, lorries can break down. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation then having some fresh water available can help to keep the horse calm whilst waiting for help to arrive.
8. Does the lorry carry an Equine First Aid Kit?
An absolute essential. Transporting horses can be hazardous even for the professional transporter. There are just so many things that can happen, and you never know when a First Aid kit may just come in handy!
9. Does the lorry carry a fire extinguisher?
This is another essential really, not only for the engine but for the horse compartment and the living accommodation as well. I guess if the answer to the question is 'NO' then you should say 'NO THANKS'!
10. Does the lorry have Equine Support Services (ESS) Full Breakdown Cover?
All good horse transporters should be licensed by DEFRA and have breakdown cover. This is a breakdown service that not only looks after the lorry but will take care of the horse as well. The service includes actually taking the horse on to its destination.
Based near Bournemouth, Dorset, Lynn Kelly offers a horse
transporter service for the whole of the UK. For more information visit
Lynn's website at http://www.kellyhorsetransport.co.uk/lorry/.
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