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09 December 2016

Leanne O'Sullivan on 09 Dec 2016

HORSE SENSE: Weekly tips

An important reminder to those towing trailers and advice on recognising when your horse needs re-shoeing

Leanne O'Sullivan

9 December 2016

If you are towing a trailer a duplicate of the registration plate must be affixed to the back of the trailer. Failure to have a vehicle licence plate that conforms to the standards will result in a fine

Hunters, racehorses and horses that do a lot of roadwork may need new shoes every four weeks (Photo: Caroline Norris)

The hoof is growing over the shoes and the clenches are risen indicating the horse is in urgent need of re-shoeing

Allowing the hoof to continue growing over the shoe will result in the heel of the shoes pressing into the seat of corn. Bruising between the wall and the bar of the hoof is termed a corn

Trailer licence plate regulations

THERE are strict rules in place regarding the format, dimensions and technical specifications of vehicle registration plates that are displayed on vehicles in Ireland. Failure to have a vehicle licence plate that conforms to the standards will result in a fine. The exact rules regarding the special format of vehicle registration plates are set down in Irish law under the (SI 318/92 Vehicle Registration and Taxation Regulations 1992 as amended. This law outlines the format, dimensions and technical specifications that must be displayed on registered vehicles in Ireland.