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TOWING A HORSE FLOAT SAFELY

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
14/08/2019 11:00 AM
Towing a horse float, is a little different to everyday driving, and requires additional driving skills and safety precautions. Put a horse in a horse float and you’ve got a couple of tonnes of...

WHAT TYPE OF CAR IS BEST FOR TOWING A HORSE FLOAT?

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
14/08/2019 09:00 AM
The greater the towing capacity, the more flexibility you’ll have when towing. A four-wheel drive vehicle is essential, and a ute or SUV is preferable over a car. There are plenty of utes which will...

Horse Float Checklist ....

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
14/08/2019 09:00 AM
A checklist of things to look for on your horse float before floating; Tyres – do they have enough pressure and sufficient tread depth? Fill to the recommended pressure. Light truck tyres...

Discovery Horse Floats ~ BRAKING SYSTEM Explained

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
05/08/2019 17:00 PM
When towing your horses, nothing is of greater importance than safety.  It is essential as a horse float owner to know that you’ve got the right brakes installed on your horse float and that...

Discovery Horse Floats Uses Tandem Rocker Roller Springs

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
05/08/2019 10:00 AM
Trailer springs are an essential part of the suspension but are generally forgettable until something goes wrong. Springs come in a wide range, for different conditions and loads. At Discovery Horse...

Sure Foot Non-Slip Matting Used in Discovery Horse Floats

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
02/08/2019 16:00 PM
Discovery Horse Floats is proud to announce that we are now installing, premium quality, non-slip SureFoot Matting in all our Discovery Horse Floats. The SureFoot® Mat improves ‘welfare for...

AUSTRALIAN Horse Floats Built for AUSTRALIAN Conditions

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
15/07/2019 12:00 PM
Discovery Horse Floats proudly manufactures 100% every aspect of our horse float builds in Australia. Our factory is located in Craigieburn, Victoria. We do have a showroom in Queensland, but all the...

Discovery Horse Floats ~ Dare To Be Different

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
02/07/2019 21:20 PM
"Creativity takes courage" ~ Henri Matisse  Look at these results. Daring to be different & getting it so RIGHT! At Discovery we strive for excellence in innovation, continual...

David Shoobridge Getting Creative with his Discovery Horse Float

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
02/07/2019 21:16 PM
David Shoobridge rockin’ the multiple uses of his Discovery rig !! ・・・ "When teaching in the wind and rain... it’s time to get creative with shelter...

Straight Load or Angle Load Discovery Float?

Posted By Discovery Horse Floats,
02/07/2019 21:00 PM
Horse enthusiasts are divided on the benefits of straight versus angle load horse floats. An angle loaded float is beneficial for those who have more than two horses. It allows economical haul while...