Training & Top Tips

Starting a professional horse transport business involves more than buying a horsebox and holding the correct driving licence.   Depending on the vehicle you use and the journeys you offer,...

Keep your horsebox and horses safe with this practical pre-journey checklist. Find out what to check on your tyres, wheels, lights, brakes, floor, ramp and partitions, as well as how to check your pay...

Find out which MOT or annual test your horsebox needs, when HGV plating is required and how MOTs, servicing and regular safety checks differ. This guide also explains ministry plates, maintenance requ...

Not sure what size horsebox you need? This guide explains payload, MAM and axle weights, how to calculate what your horsebox can legally carry, and what to consider when choosing between 3.5t, 4.5t, 7...

Driver CPC is not required for every horsebox driver. This guide explains when it applies, the exemptions for private and some work-related use, and what grooms, riders, trainers, farms, studs and pro...

Preparing for your C1 or Category C tests? Find out what to expect from the HGV multiple-choice and hazard-perception tests, Part 3a reversing exercise and Part 3b on-road driving test, with practical...

Find out how much to budget for C1 and Category C horsebox training, including test and medical fees, typical course lengths and the factors that can affect the overall cost and timescale of getting y...

Ready to get your horsebox licence? Follow the process step by step, from choosing between C1 and Category C and completing your medical to passing the theory, training and practical tests needed to g...

Not sure whether to take C1 or go straight to Category C? This guide compares the two licence categories, explains the weight limits, training considerations and future flexibility, and helps you deci...

Not sure what horsebox you can drive on your licence? Our guide explains the UK rules for 3.5 and 7.5 tonne horseboxes, C1 licences, pre-1997 driving rights and zero-emission horseboxes, so you can un...

This guide covers what horseball actually is, how to get started in the UK, what your first session looks like, and what you need to play.

Developing your riding skills can be difficult; you may not know where to begin and what your best course of action is. It’s important to remember that there are people there to help you along y...

Venturing into horse ownership is an exciting time but it can be daunting! There is a whole heap of advice out there, but sometimes it’s hard to find the bits you really need. Here are five ...

7 tips to keep your older horse happy and healthy   Food and water Older horses need to be checked that they are drinking and staying hydrated daily, they will dehydrate far quicker tha...

One of the major challenges that I help recreational and amateur riders with is undoubtedly hacking confidence. Hacking isn’t without real hazards, but making sure that you have decreased the ri...

With all of my horses, young or old, I find ground work is key to their progression and development in training. So today, I’m going to talk about long reining, as I don’t see it being don...

Today, I want to talk about how improving your leg stability in the saddle is a huge step towards learning to be a good load to carry, and how you can achieve that. By improving your stability in t...

As equestrians, we continually seek ways to enhance our communication with our horses and refine our training methods. One tool that still sparks controversy in the equestrian community is draw reins....

In my last article, I wrote about the rider's seat. Now I would like to follow up with the rider’s aids; how we communicate and how we influence our horse. The rider can only give correct aids i...

Dark nights are in full force and I can’t be the only one whose motivation to ride vanishes when it’s dark and miserable outside… I have a pint-sized Belgian Warmblood mare that ...