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As a general rule a single horse should travel on the offside of a double trailer with a partition in due to the effects of the road camber. Be aware that the horse's ability to move around the trailer without a partition could seriously affect the stability of the vehicle/trailer combination...

2115 kg is the maximum weight of the car, including fuel, driver, passengers, luggage etc. Also known as the gross vehicle weight. It is not the unladen weight of the car.

https://www.towingcapacity.co.uk/car-make-model/audi/audi-a4/ This will allow you to find your specific model. All of the current A4 Avant 2 litre petrol engines seem to be 1700kg maximum towing weight. In theory it should be possible, and the brakes would certainly cope (you should always try...

I tow with an automatic Shogun and you have the option of changing gear manually, just no clutch. Most modern automatics have this function. Best of both worlds.

Driving an automatic allows you to focus fully on the road and the traffic, it can be a smoother ride for the horses and you are less likely to need to use the brakes in anger. The automatic will also, probably, be heavier than the manual, which is good when towing but will use more fuel.

Nice, lucky buy. Check the age of the tyres before you take it anywhere. https://www.uniroyal-tyres.com/car/service-knowledge/the-importance-of-tyre-age-as-well-as-tread-depth/#:~:text=Their%20'date%20of%20birth'%20is,March%20and%203rd%20April%202016.

You could look at it this way. Assuming that you have a budget of £20,000 to buy a half decent vehicle, if you put that money into a top paying cash isa you would earn £1200 a year in interest. This goes a long way towards paying the rental costs. You also retain the capital, there is no...

Get some disposable hand warmers from Boots or Sports Direct and slide one into the back of each glove.

Toyota, Honda, Kia and Hyundai feature in the most reliable lists. £8000 gets you a Toyota Avensis estate with a low mileage...

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There has been some doubt posted about the effectiveness of MIPS, and some consider it to be more of a marketing ploy. There is a good balanced article here: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-mips/ You need to take the style of helmet into account. Some helmets, (Im thinking...

https://idolotethertie.com/ Or go into a climbing shop and buy a figure of eight descender and karabiner, alloy, not plastic, stronger, longer lasting and easier to lock off!

I would suggest trying a different trailer. Something lighter inside, maybe a little larger, open the jockey door before loading. Going from the bright outside into a dark narrow space can be a problem, as it takes a while for the horse's eyes to adjust, like ours. If she travels happily and...

You need to bear in mind that helmets with MIPS come up slightly smaller because the cradle is bulkier, another reason for trying before you buy.

Don't dismiss the Boeckmann. Yes, they are expensive, but they are expensive for a reason. They are very well built, quiet to travel in and, perhaps more importantly from your point of view, they have proper suspension systems with shock absorbers. Have a look at their web site for more details...