Buying Advice

Buying a horsebox can be difficult at the best of times, but buying a 3.5 tonne box is simply a minefield and these are the boxes that we find customers have the most trouble with. To give you an idea of the scale of the problem, only 1 in every 5 second-hand 3.5t boxes we inspect – regardless of whether it is a safety inspection for a current owner or a Pre purchase inspection for a potential buyer – actually pass the inspection.

Looking to purchase a horsebox? Not sure on your options regarding finance and whether it’s the right choice for you? Purchasing any vehicle is a big decision and buyers will often search far and wide to find something that meets their specification. When buying a horsebox, there’s a lot more to it than simply finding the right make or model in your chosen colour with low mileage – a horsebox will become a second home for the buyer and their horse whilst they’re on the road, so it’s...

Buying a horsebox can be a very testing time; there are so many factors to consider, it can be hard to know where to start. So here are a few tips and hints on how to get your search moving. Firstly, it is important to know what you want from your new purchase! What are you going to use the box for – is it something to pop out and about in now and again for a nice hack or a local clinic, is it to stay away in at weekends whilst competing, is it something for the kids and pony club events? D...

There's a lot to think about when you're property hunting, especially when you're looking for an equestrian property with various specific features that are required to meet your needs. In order to make the process a little less overwhelming and give you a helping hand, we've summed up the top 10 points to consider...

Whether you should buy a horse unseen is a controversial topic that is often raised in equestrian discussion groups and is one that usually produces strong opinions either way. What with the current changes to the world and the restrictions in place due to COVID-19, it got me thinking about what can be done to increase the chances of such a purchase being successful. Before lockdown number 3, I was a phone call away from buying a horse without actually seeing it. I had found, on paper at leas...

Buying a secondhand saddle online can be a scary process if it is your first time. You may be wondering... How do I buy online safely? How do I know if it will fit my horse? What if the saddle is damaged? What if the person is a scammer and takes my money and doesn’t send me the saddle? Where do I stand when things go wrong? With The Saddle Bank’s 5 must know top tips for buying a saddle online, you can safeguard yourself and your hard earned money from being lost on a broken saddle,...