UK tyre industry works with Horse Society

ERJ staff report (DS)

Peterborough, UK -- The British Horse Society, the UK's largest equine charity, has teamed up with UK lobby group TyreSafe to educate both amateur and professional horse owners about the importance of correct tyre maintenance and care for their vehicles.

The new partnership has been launched to coincide with Equifest 2011, which takes place from the 18th to 21st August at the East of England Showground in Peterborough. At the event, the Society will distribute TyreSafe's leaflets offering visitors specific tyre safety advice and information in respect of horseboxes and trailers.

Particular issues affecting horsebox and trailer tyres include rubber degradation as a result of vehicles being left unused or standing in difficult conditions for many months, particularly winter. Equally, correct tyre selection, inflation and general condition are all important areas for horse owners.

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Press release from Tyresafe (MS Word document)