Horse box loading
Lorry Loading problem - What can i do?
Try tempting the horse with food in a bucket.
You can lift a foreleg to put on the ramp with some one helping to encourage the horse forward.
Don’t be tempted to pull on the lead or you may end up with a frightened horse rearing up and running backwards.
Try linking hands with someone either side of the horse, your hands should be just above the hocks.
Lean forward to tighten the grip and push forward into walk.
If all fails, follow the procedure below.
Park the horsebox against a wall; ideally you need a solid wall either side to prevent escape routes.
Lorry ramps can be very steep so drop the ramp onto higher ground, making the ramp more inviting.
Take out some of the partitions or move them back so there is plenty of space to walk the horse in and turn around.
There needs to be enough room for two horses comfortably.
Lead an experienced horse on to the lorry, closely followed by the young horse.
Practice this a couple of times, then walk the experienced horse into a compartment and practise taking the youngster on and off the box.
If he appears happy enough put it into a partition next to the other horse and let them stand for a while.
Next lift the ramp up quietly and take the two horses for a ride.
If the horse does not progress in a couple of days you will need to feed him on the lorry so he associates the lorry as a positive, pleasant experience.
POINTS TO REMEMBER!
Some horses have had bad experiences through poor driving. Bad driving plays a big part in a horse being reluctant to load.
What is bad driving?
· Harsh breaking – brought on by poor planning ahead.
· Taking bends too fast.
· Taking roundabouts too fast.
· Pulling away too fast from junctions or traffic lights.
· Generally driving too fast.
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