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Post by bee on Jan 23, 2008 10:04:38 GMT -2
Is there anyone in Cape Town that offers horsebox driving courses?
When I worked overseas part of my job was to truck the horses to shows and to the arena for lessons and my boss sent me on a 2 day course, which was very helpful, by the end of the course we had to be able to reverse down a long straight line through two posts.
Would love to be able to do something similar again as it has been a while since I have had to drive a loaded horsebox.
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Post by Noddy on Jan 23, 2008 10:08:29 GMT -2
I am keen bee if you find somewhere, but I dont think in SA you need any thing like that?  ? |
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Post by Simone on Jan 23, 2008 10:15:54 GMT -2
i would also be keen to know about this
*ponders sending misty on this course*
*ponders sending husband on this course aswell*
hell why not my groom aswell he has a truck driving license!
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Post by bee on Jan 23, 2008 10:26:49 GMT -2
LOL IC!
Yeah I don't think you need anything like that here, but it would be good to do. My biggest problem is reversing with a horsebox.
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Post by *~Lee~* on Jan 23, 2008 10:34:57 GMT -2
if there is anything like it im keen 2 go
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Post by misty on Jan 23, 2008 10:48:39 GMT -2
*rushes flat out onto thread, tyres squealing, brakes smoking..........executes a perfect 3 point turn at speed and reverses box into space only big enough for a mini* I'll go where, when? ?? huh? ?? come on what an excellent idea. |
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Post by [[Christine]] on Jan 23, 2008 12:12:43 GMT -2
I would love to go! Im almost 18 w00t!
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Post by Freckles on Feb 12, 2008 15:48:10 GMT -2
Would be a brilliant idea! Best I can do is tell you that our pony club branch has a horse box driving competition for the parents. Gives the kids a chance to laugh at their parents, which is important you understand!
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Post by Macluke on Feb 12, 2008 17:46:46 GMT -2
I'm also keen.... In the holidays there was a horsebox driving competition at noordhoek at the xmas show looked really fun pity I never managed to steal my dad's car on that day!
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Post by tickledpink on Feb 13, 2008 7:34:47 GMT -2
I'm keen too!! Any driving pros want to try organise this???
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Post by misty on Feb 13, 2008 8:07:23 GMT -2
Who in Cape Town would be prepared to come out to Firlands area with a horsebox if you have, if I casn organise something like this for you? Let me know please as I cant do it for just 1 or 2 people. |
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Post by journey on Feb 13, 2008 18:52:54 GMT -2
I think its a brilliant idea- i drive my box with heart in my throat the WHOLE time- ask anyone at the yard- i lean forward and grip the steering wheel until my knuckles turn white- and i only breathe once i get to the destination- the WHOLE time, I ask Sara (how is he doing? What's that noise, etc.)- AND i have been driving a horse box on and off for 6 years! Pretty pathetic! LOL - let me know if you organise it Misty- i might just bring it with Harry or Skwiff inside for a visit! In fact, now that we finally have Skwiff loading, i cannot get my head around putting two in our box, even though it is a 3 berth converted to a two berth- so its plenty wide- just freaks me out abit!
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Post by bee on Feb 14, 2008 4:14:52 GMT -2
Wow am amazed how many people are interested in this! I may have some-one who can help us out, will try find out more and let you know.
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Post by Simone on Feb 14, 2008 5:28:32 GMT -2
great stuff bee
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Post by Rox on Feb 14, 2008 5:46:29 GMT -2
I'm very keen to learn how to truck. Would just have to lend someones car and box though...
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Post by Macluke on Feb 14, 2008 11:04:28 GMT -2
cool keep us updated!
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