TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
NEW EQUI-TREK
APOLLO TRAILER
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he New Equi-Trek Apollo is a stunning trailer unrivalled for its strength and performance. Manufactured in the UK following two years of design and testing, the trailer encompasses cutting-edge engineering techniques and superior materials for a wood free, lightweight model to transport horses in safety and style. Leaders in innovative horse transport, Equi-Trek launched the Apollo following demand for a great value trailer that
combines strength with functionality and puts horse welfare and safety at the forefront of its design. The Apollo underwent rigorous testing in Germany which included simulating a full life cycle of being driven. The durability and strength is outstanding and the result of the engineering and design is one of the strongest trailers on the market. The eye-catching aerodynamic trailer creates a spacious and light horse area with exceptional headroom to accommodate
RRP £6,999 inc VAT for a 2000kg Apollo and £7,299 inc VAT for 2600kg Apollo. Optional extras are available.
horses up to 18hh. Horses travel forward facing and are unloaded with ease using the extra wide front ramp. Featuring aluminium flooring and ramps with a durable rubber finish, the hard-wearing trailer maintains the popular Equi-Trek aesthetic to ensure that the Apollo stands out. Both the rear and front ramp are easy to operate thanks to their lightweight design and the closing fixtures that glide securely in to place. Available with a window on each side of the trailer to provide excellent
Key Features: 4 Forward Facing, Rear Loading 4 Front unloading ramp 4 Suitable for two 18hh horses 4 Unladen weight 850kg 4 Gross weight 2000kg 4 Payload of 1150kg 4 Also available in a 2600kg gross weight chassis upgrade for a class leading payload of 1750kg
ventilation and top doors can be fixed back securely when open. The Apollo has removable breast bars which can also be collapsed from the outside of the trailer in case of an emergency, a strong central partition and removable breech bars. The back portion of the partition can be moved for loading giving the horse a wide and inviting space to move into. www.equi-trek.com
LEADING RURAL INSURER CALLS FOR
GREATER ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS
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ith almost 60 horse riders killed or seriously injured on rural roads between 2018 and 2020, NFU Mutual is campaigning for greater understanding of the unique hazards faced when using rural roads. Analysis of official Department for Transport figures found that, between 2018 and 2020, rural roads saw 66% more fatalities than urban roads. Research by NFU Mutual found that vulnerable road users, including horse riders, are disproportionately more likely to suffer injury or death on rural roads. It also revealed that 1 in 10 motorists from urban areas find horse riders the most challenging aspect of rural roads.
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In response to these findings, NFU Mutual launched the Respect Rural Roads campaign, which aims to make rural roads a safer shared space for all road users and is supported by the British Horse Society, British Cycling and the Department for Transport. Responding to NFU Mutual’s survey, rural road users were clear that both horse riders and their fellow road users could take steps to make the roads safer for all. Andrew Chalk, Respect Rural Roads spokesperson at NFU Mutual said: “By raising awareness of the hazards of rural roads and the concerns of other road users, we hope to encourage mutual respect and consideration amongst everyone using rural routes.”
