INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Private owners are free to transport livestock and other animals without the need for any special documentation. If you’re relocating a horse as part of your job, however, you’ll need to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) on file in your state. You can apply for your CDL by visiting the Driver Services Division of your local DMV.  In order to be eligible for a CDL in the United States, you must be at least 21 years of age and hold a commercial learner’s permit for 14 days or longer. You’ll be issued your CDL by mail after passing a short exam and paying the associated fees, which vary state- to-state. Turn the crank on the back of the trailer clockwise to raise the coupling. Align the coupling with your trailer hitch, then turn the crank counterclockwise to lower it into position. Take a moment to ensure that the two components fit together squarely. After hooking up the trailer, secure the connection site by sliding the latch pin into the slot at the top of the coupling.  If you’re going to be using your own vehicle to tow a horse trailer, study the vehicle’s specifications to find out whether its towing capacity is equal to the trailer’s Maximum Authorized Mass (MAM).  For additional security, consider winding a length of chain around the hitch to act as a fail safe in the event that the trailer somehow comes uncoupled. You can’t afford to rush your trailer hookup—the last thing you want is to slip a hitch on a busy highway or interstate with your horse in tow! Examine the vehicle inside and out to look for damaged or dysfunctional components. Test all lights on both your towing vehicle and trailer and make sure secondary features like the windshield wipers and horn are fully operational. Don’t forget to put air in your tires and top off your fuel and fluid levels if necessary, as well.  It’s also a good idea to keep a copy of your horse’s legal and medical paperwork stashed in your glove compartment just in case you happen to get stopped.  Taking the time to confirm that your vehicle is in good working order will help you avoid problems once you’re on the road. First, place a rubber mat along the entire length of the truck or trailer so your horse will have traction. This helps your horse avoid falling over on the smooth metal surface. Then, spread a thick layer of hay, wood shavings, or whatever bedding material your horse is used to over the entire bottom surface.  Without a rubber mat, it's easy for a horse to accidentally fall while the trailer is moving. This will make the compartment more comfortable and inviting to your horse. It will also absorb any urine or manure that’s released during the trip. Scattering some bedding onto the ramp when it comes time to load your horse can also improve its footing and help calm its nerves by presenting it with a familiar sight. The shavings also help lighten the feeling inside the trailer. Horses don't like going into dark spaces, as these places feel like a pit to them. You want your trailer to be as bright as possible.

SUMMARY: Obtain a commercial driver’s license for business-related trips. Double-check that tow trailers have been properly connected. Perform a thorough safety inspection of your vehicle. Cover the floor of the truck or trailer with a rubber mat and bedding material.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Align the ring as evenly and as tightly as you can. Avoid holding one end of the right higher or lower than the other to prevent the ring from twisting or tangling as you work on it. Keep the metal ring in-between the two rings. Continue twisting it until the ring is tight between the two rings and you cannot twist the horseshoe any further. Push the two horseshoes together into the middle of the chain until it bends in half. Line up the horseshoes as evenly as possible, allowing the ring to fall to the bottom of the horseshoes. Grab hold of the metal ring and lift it up through 1 side of the horseshoes. If the horseshoes are aligned, the ring should come off without forcing it. Check the horseshoe alignment if your ring appears stuck or you cannot locate an opening at the top of the horseshoes. When you're ready to put the puzzle together again, twist and bend the chain in half to align the horseshoes back together. Drop the ring through one end of the horseshoes, then fold the horseshoes back up and twist 1 horseshoe in the opposite direction to secure the ring.

SUMMARY: Hold the ring up evenly in front of you. Twist one horseshoe in a counterclockwise direction. Bend and align the two horseshoes. Slide the ring up and off of the horseshoe. Re-align the horseshoes to put the puzzle back together.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This method of treating body odor on clothes is a spot treatment, so you should focus your work on specific areas. In most cases, the smell is usually coming from the underarm area of shirts or the crotch of pants. There are many commercial products that you can buy at the store but using a bit of your own laundry detergent may very well do the trick.   You can also try mixing a paste of baking soda and water. Make it thick, but not so thick you can't spread it. Apply the paste onto the area where the odor is most pungent. Some suggest crushing up uncoated aspirin and rubbing it onto the odorous areas of clothes.  The salicylic acid in the aspirin should help eliminate body odor smells. Remember to keep your colors and types of fabric separate.  A warmer wash cycle will probably help get the smells out more effectively but always remember to follow the wash instructions on the labels of your clothes. Try to avoid using the dryer if you are not sure whether the odor is gone. Dryers can lock in the odor, making it even harder to remove next time you was your clothes.

SUMMARY: Assess where the odor is coming from on your clothes. Apply a spot treatment to the odorous area. Launder as usual. Hang outside to dry, if possible, or lay out on a towel to dry.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The oil should come halfway up the sides of the pan. Canola, vegetable, sunflower, and light olive oil work well for this type of frying. Have the battered food ready for when the oil is hot. You can check if the oil is hot enough by sticking a wooden spoon into the oil. The oil will bubble around the spoon when it is ready. Make sure that every piece has plenty of room. You do not want to crowd the food, or it will not fry properly. The food should sizzle as it touches the oil. If it does not, the oil is not hot enough. Wait to add the other pieces. Use tongs if possible. Forks can be used to flip, but they are not ideal. You only want to flip once to ensure that the batter cooks correctly. Flipping too often or too soon can cause the batter to fall off. Once you have removed your food, place them on a paper towel. You can use tongs or a slotted spatula. The paper towel will soak up excess oil, giving you a crispier batter. The meats should rest for a moment to finish cooking. Serve immediately.

SUMMARY:
Add an inch of cooking oil to a skillet. Batter the food before frying. Add your food to the hot oil. Flip halfway through. Transfer to a paper towel.