When size matters

Motoring expert Graham Courtney assesses cars with serious pulling power — those that can tow more than 2.5 tonnes

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UNLESS you are lucky enough to have a weighbridge nearby, it can be quite tricky working out the exact weight of a horse. Some 16hh hunters are more heavily built than others — just like us riders.

Consequently, when it comes to choosing a car to tow your horses, it is always best to err on the side of caution and ensure the car you are using is fully up to the job — and a bit more.

GO AND STOP

WHEN car manufacturers design a new model, they will have taken two important details into account. First, that the engine is sufficiently powerful not only to propel the car, but also safely tow whatever weight they recommend. Secondly, if the car is carrying and towing its maximum weight, are the brakes good enough to stop it? The designers will make sure that the bigger the engine, the more powerful the brakes.