Racehorse injuries generally a mixture of sand, silt and clay. Turf tracks are usually Bermuda grass in warm climates and a mixture of Fescue, Bluegrass and Rye in more temperate climates. Synthetic tracks are generally a mixture of sand, synthetic fibers, rubber and wax. Synthetics are differentiated by brand names such as Polytrack, Tapeta Footings and Cushion Track. North American racing is run on all three types of tracks and provides the best basis for a comparison on how track composition affects injuries and fatalities. The EID was finally able to provide statistics on racing related fatalities in March 2010. The TOBA
Carpet stretcher Carpet stretcher A carpet stretcher is a specialized tool used to install wall-to-wall carpet. The tool grips the carpet with a set of tines on the head. A force applied to the tool then tensions the carpet and pulls it closer to the wall, where it can be fixed to a tack strip. There are two main types of carpet stretchers: "power stretchers" and "knee kickers". Power stretchers apply tension with a lever, and use a pole, typically collapsible, to extend the tensioning force across the room. Power stretchers create more tension than knee kickers, and are used to tension