Mate...its an American pickup...it doesnt have a boot! What it has is 8 foot of vast open rear! Not safe at all for a delicate thing like this lady.
In this case, it was the safest place for this...a one minute drive from shop to venue...not much going to happen in this country town...and it didnt! ;D
Please dont lecture me about where to strap stuff down...Ive been loading horses, kids and motorbikes for as long as I can remember, it was always my job to load our car...I think I can manage...;)