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Companion Mirrors - Travelling & Stable Mirrors
High Image, 100% shatterproof safety mirrors
Manufactured from 1.5mm brilliant - polish stainless steel they have the
look of glass but are unbreakable
The only mirror suitable for use in a stable or horse transporter
Simply screw to a flat wall and your horse will enjoy a safe companion
Acrylic Mirrors may shatter or crack when chewed or on impact leaving
dangerous shards - they are not recommended
Companion Mirrors have radius corners and come pre-drilled and with all
fixings
Travelling Size: 600x450 mm - £47.50 plus £14.95 P&P
Stable Size: 980 x 980 mm - £87.75 plus £14.95 P&P
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From January 2008, anyone involved with transporting equines
in connection with an economic activity must have a Welfare of Animals/equine
(Transport) Order Certificate of Competence ( known as a 'WATOs Certificate).
This applies to grooms as well as horse transport drivers ( it is the
employment which is the 'economic activity'). The British Driving Society is one
of the 4 Awarding Bodies authorised by DEFRA to provide training and assessment
for WATOs Certificates. As a not for profit organisation, our service is
cost-effective. BDS assessments can be carried out at any suitable venue of your
choice, providing you have a minimum of 5 candidates. Assessments are normally
available within 10 days of our receiving your application. For full details,
please telephone us on 01473 892 001, or visit our website at
British Driving Society
New Drivers Act 1997
Trailer Test
Car and trailer practical driving test
Griptop rubber used for ramp mats was originally designed
for conveyor belts. It can be found new cheaper and also bought second hand from
suppliers such as:
| N.A. Fitzpatrick |
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| Address: |
Moss Hill Farm, Bradshaw Road, Bradshaw, Bolton,
BL2 4JP, UK |
| Telephone: |
(01204) 852360 |
| Fax: |
(01204) 852340 |
The
Blue Cross has
published a leaflet packed with practical advice on trailer safety and
maintenance.
Quickstickers.com offers custom graphics for your trailers, ATVs, boats,
and any other vehicle you'd like to add a little flair to! Check out their
online catalog, or
design your own graphics
online!
Pinstriping -
specialise in Pinstriping and coach lining, traditional brush skills and designs
for use on Gigs.
Glenn Electronics
- manufactures and supplies a range of simple, easy to use Test Units
for checking lighting wiring circuits on vehicle towbars, horse boxes, trailers
and caravan electrics.
SUSSEX
HORSEBOXES for all your horsebox needs. Electrical, maintenance, MOT with
100% pass rate, any size horsebox maintained, rebuildings, constantly available
via email for you at
sussex_horseboxes@hotmail.com, 01622 206006
EQUITRAK from
m-Power is a tracking device for all trailers, horseboxes, caravans, farm
equiptment, etc.. We supply and fit the trackers. Please contact us to discuss
your needs as we have a small variety of EquiTrak options. For more information
on prices please email:
equitrak@m-power.co.uk or phone us on 0870 766 3245.
CAR AND VAN TRACK FEATURES.
THE
SYSTEM WILL DISPLAY THE EXACT STREET ADDRESS OF YOUR ASSET OR VEHICLE VIA A
TEXT MESSAGE THROUGHOUT EUROPE.
NO
OTHER SYSTEM OFFERS THIS UNIQUE FUNCTIONALITY.
ANOTHER UNIQUE FUNCTION IS THAT THE UNIT ALSO PROVIDES GSM TRIANGULATION
SHOULD IT LOSE ITS GPS SATELLITE LOCATION SIGNAL.
ON
AN ALARM ACTIVATION THE DEVICE WILL CALL THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE
TO CALL EVERY 60 SECONDS UNTIL ANSWERED. OR
CONTACT THE CONTROL ROOM IF YOU REQUIRE 24/7 MONITORING.
THE
UNIT IS COMPATIBLE WITH 6 VOLT TO 24 VOLT POWER SUPPLY . BECAUSE OF ITS
MINISCULE SIZE IT IS IDEAL FOR MOTORCYCLES AS IT CAN BE PROVIDED WITH AN
INTERNAL TILT SENSOR. ( WE ALSO HAVE A SOLAR POWERED UNIT FOR SPECIFIC
APPLICATIONS )
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT IAN ROSS,
ATA SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTD, TEL:+44 (0)1529 461789, E-MAIL
IAN@ATA4SECURITY.CO.UK
Accepting any form of payment for transporting
horses without an Operators Licence and the correct hire and reward insurance
is illegal under
The Goods Vehicles (Enforcement Powers) Regulations 2001.
The Vehicle Inspectorate can seize any horsebox with a gross plated weight of
more than 3.5 tonnes or an un-laden weight of more than 1,525kg found to be
contravening the legislation. Further information and advice is available from
the Vehicle Inspectorate's national helpline, tel: 0870 6060 440.
HSS Lift & Shift (tel: 08457 045116) has launched a nationwide trailer hire
service. Customers can collect an Ifor Williams trailer from their local depot
and return it to any of HSS's Lift & Shift depots throughout the UK.
www.i4hire.co.uk
- hire out Ifor Williams horse trailers throughout the UK.
It is now UK law to have a break away cable fitted
to your trailer. The purpose of this cable is that, if the trailer
becomes uncoupled while on the move, it applies the hand brake before
snapping, thus allowing the trailer to come to an immediate halt.
Tip! When
you're out and about in your horsebox or trailer, avoid strain on the ramp
hinges by carrying one or two blocks of wood to put under the ramp to help
level it on uneven ground.
What to
put on your horsebox floor and ramp?
-
Before buying it
is worth considering the following points:-
The weight of
your horsebox ramp and the material you are thinking of putting down.
You may find that the ramp is difficult to lift if you put a heavy
material down.
Are you going to
wash out the floor every time you use your box?
Is your box used
for private or commercial use?
How often are
you planning on using the vehicle?
What is your
budget and how long do you want the flooring to last?
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There are three
main materials used for flooring and ramps in horseboxes:
Rubber e.g.
Fluton (6mm from the Loddon Matting Company).
Duragrip - a
type of rubber, the most expensive but comes with a
ten year guarantee.
Nylon type of
carpet. The lightest and cheapest material
Buying a
second hand horse-box or trailer?
Trailers
At present it is not
required to register a trailer in the UK.
Horseboxes
Most horseboxes are
conversions where a new body has been put on a chassis that may have started
life as another type of truck. There is no identification in the body
but there is an identification number on the chassis.
Lorries up to 3.5
tonnes have an annual MOT once the chassis is three years old. Larger
lorries are tested and plated by the Vehicle Inspectorate at local test centres
from a year old and a plate (certificate) is attached to the cab. These
tests only mean that the vehicle was roadworthy on that day.
Check that the numbers
and weights on the certificate match those on the truck. Most of this
information can be found on the manufacturer's plate or the chassis plate.
Check that the numbers stamped into the engine and chassis tally too. If
there is a new body on an old chassis make sure that the vehicle has been tested
as a horsebox.
N.B. It is essential
that the driver of the horsebox holds the correct licence.
If the driver passed
their driving test before January 1997, they will automatically hold a licence
entitling them to drive any vehicle with a maximum authorised mass (MAM -
maximum laden weight set by manufacturers) of 8.25 tonnes.
If obtained since that
date, additional courses and qualifications are required to drive a non-HGV
horsebox. Drivers towing trailers have to pass the B plus E towing test.
All
double horse trailers fall outside these limits so if you have passed your
driving test since January 1997 you have to take a towing test even to tow an
empty horse trailer because MAM matters not the actual weight. You can
tow a trailer with L plates if you are accompanied by a driver who qualified
before 1997 or has passed the towing test.
If
you passed your driving test after 1997 you are restricted to cars with up to
eight seats, to drive anything bigger you must pass a minibus towing test and
a minibus driving test. Even after passing these tests you are
restricted to towing trailers with a MAM less than the car's unladen weight.
From
1 April 2002 all horseboxes fitted with a tachograph will have the equipment
checked at an annual test. This will apply even if the vehicle does not
fall under tachograph regulations because it is privately owned. Prior to the
test, horsebox owners will need to have the tachograph checked to ensure that
it was initially calibrated and tested when the vehicle was new. Call
0870 6060 440 for a leaflet.
If you
are in any doubt about your legal entitlement to tow a car and trailer
combination contact the DVLA, tel no: 08702 400009.
Useful service:
SEIB service offers:
A
detailed history of the intended vehicle which includes mileage verification,
any outstanding finance and previous owners. The service costs £10,
this amount will be refunded for those who insure the vehicle with SEIB.
Call 01708 850000 or email equiries@seib.co.uk
for further details
Provenance
checks are also carried out by:
Experian, Tel:
0800 234 999
HPI
Equifax, Tel:
01722 422 422
Horsebox Vetting: Tel: 01483 271049, Mob: 07714 850951
The
Organisation of Horsebox & Trailer, Owners Tel:
01488 657 651
Useful Contacts:
Department for Environment
Food & Rural Affairs
for up to date travelling regulations.
www.maporama.co.uk
for maps of Europe when planning your trip.
www.horsesport.org
for FEI advice.
Towtutor offer a range
of towing courses. For more information call 01423 712131.
Horsebox Horror
Trojan Trailers
Horse Trailers – Sales, Spares, Servicing and Repairs. FREE Winter check
for your trailer. 01458 241303
Spafax
- unbreakable mirrors, 10 year guarantee
NFU Horse box maintenance
The NFU
(Tel: 0870 840 2030) provides the following Free Country Guide to members:
Driver licensing,
trailer and horse trailer towing.
Private transport
of horses.
Insurance
Tips on Transporting Horses Transport
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