Special Edition Horse Float

~ Gainsborough ~

A Special thank you to John O'Leary from Horse Problems Australia for sharing with us decades of his research and insight on what horses have been trying to tell us about Australian built horse floats.

Only now are we beginning to listen.

GAINSBOROUGH SPECIFICATIONS

• REVOLUTIONARY WRAP AROUND WINDSCREEN
  
  
  • Improved Visibility - a feature voted by 100% of the many 100s of horses Mr HP has tested (Including horses with behavioural issues whilst traveling 1000+ kms) over at at least 15 years and proven to reduce travel stress
  • See research here.

• DROP DOWN CHEST BARS
  
  
  • Curved - Reversible - Height Adjustable
  • THE first truly drop down chest bars. Easily released in seconds from the outside of the float. Tested to 300kg
  • See research here.

• ANTI REAR STRAPS
• Proven to prevent 100% of horses going over the Chest Bars
• See research here.

• INDEPENDANT HEAD AND SHOULDER DIVIDERS
  
  
  • Swinging - Removable - Lockable
  • Helps eliminate loading problems while also giving safe access to a horse in the event of a compromising position
  • See research here.
• SELF CENTERING CENTRE DIVIDER
  
  
  • Self supported - Swinging - lockable to the side of horse float
  • No back leg support to trip a horse and will stay centred to prevent accidentally hitting a horse in the side if float is not level
  • See research here.

• ONE PIECE ROUNDED MUDGUARDS AND RUNNING BOARDS

• 200 Kg load tested, NO sharp edges or hook up points
• See research here.

• LONG FLARED RAMP
  
  
  • Flush Ramp latches, prevents horse getting caught on fittings (New Invention)
  • Long Ramp, less angle to provide easier entry/exit
  • Flared to help prevent horses from injuring legs, if not backing out straight
  • See research here.

• BREECHING DOORS
  
  
  • Removable
  • Spring loaded to stay open outside the float whilst loading
  • Flush, Rounded and Recessed locking system
  • See research here.

• COVERED INTERIOR DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS
  
  
  • No sharp edges or hook up points
• See research here..

• SAFER ROOF TO FLOAT
  
  
  • Full length ceiling (also doubles as insulation), or
  • Rounded edges to all under side framework behind the horses head
  • No square tube to injure horses head
• See research here.

• HIGH, FLUSH TIE UP POINTS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

• FLUSH DOOR LATCHES

• SPARE WHEEL MOUNTED IN TACK BOX OR OVER DRAW BAR
  
  
  • NO where for horse to hook onto any protruding parts when tied to suitable points on the float
  • See research here.

• FILLED IN FRAME AND OUTRIGGERS
  
  
  • Prevents horse from getting injured by eliminating spaces where body parts may get caught
  • See research here.

• 2 x PERSONNEL DOORS 700mm WIDE
  
  
  • Gas strut assisted.

• ELECTRIC BRAKES

• ROCKER ROLLER SUSPENSION

• LED LIGHTS

• INTERIOR LIGHT

• LARGE TACK BOX (two doors)

• EXTENDED LENGTH

The "Gainsborough" Horse Float is built with a galvanised chassis and Zincaneel panels so it is rust protected. Panels are bonded in place to help eliminate rattles and the screwed for extra strength.

Double Floors are made of High Density Poly Ethylene over mesh that will NOT rot, rust or react with other metals used in floats and make for a quieter ride, rubber is placed over floors.

FLOAT DIMENSIONS:

Length: Internal - 3900mm External: 5000mm
Width: Internal - 1660mm External: 2200mm
Height: Internal from 2250mm
Ramp Height: 1750mm
Locker: 880mm x 900mm
Weight: Approx 1180Kg fully featured