Buying Advice

Buying a horse for a beginner is a thrilling, yet scary, venture. The buzz of buying yours or maybe your child’s first horse or pony and finally taking the step you’ve dreamed of is unrivalled. However, the responsibility and pressure that comes with this is huge and the first equine partner a rider has will shape the rest of their journey. The right animal will probably mean you’re hooked forever and create the best memories to look back on, so to avoid the dream becoming a nightmare, tak...

If you're a horse owner, then you'll know that transporting your horses can sometimes be a challenge, and that if you haven't already been required to transport your horses by road, sooner or later you may need to. This can be done in a horsebox which is essentially a large drivable trailer that houses horses safely and securely for transportation. Horseboxes come in all shapes and sizes, and it's important to choose the right one for your needs. You need to make sure that th...

Summer is well and truly underway, and with the warmer weather, we all need to make sure our horses remain as comfortable as possible through the long hot days. On top of the basics of plenty of shade and hydration, Fly Rugs are must-have products for this time of year! Here at Horsemart HQ, we want to help you keep your horses happy, so here are our 5 recommended fly rugs for summer 2022...

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...