33 results for horseboxes

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...

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...

Buying a horsebox or trailer is a big step. Once you have found the right vehicle, insurance is one of the most important things to organise before you head out on the road. It protects your vehicle, ...

When you’re selling a horsebox or trailer, insurance and breakdown cover can feel like something for the buyer to worry about later. In reality, these questions often come up early, especially o...

Photos are one of the biggest factors in how quickly a horsebox or trailer sells. Buyers usually decide whether to enquire within seconds, and photos are often the first thing they judge.   ...

Pricing a horsebox or trailer correctly is one of the biggest factors in how quickly it sells. Price it too high and enquiries slow down. Price it too low and you attract the wrong type of interest or...

Selling a horsebox or trailer isn’t difficult, but small omissions can make a big difference to how quickly your advert gets enquiries and the type of enquiries you receive.   Most sl...

Selling a horsebox or trailer is very different to selling a horse. Buyers are practical, detail‑driven and usually comparing several options side by side. The good news is that Horsemart’...

Owning a horsebox is essential for many horse owners, whether you’re travelling to shows, visiting the vet, or moving yards. However, as with any vehicle, owning and using a horsebox comes with ...

In this video, we get the full tour of some fantastic horseboxes after we saw EQ owner Candice Farmer at Hickstead. With a 3.5T, a 12T, an 18T, and a 26T on show, there was plenty to take a look at! W...

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 yo...

Owning a horsebox or trailer can be a huge advantage if you need to transport your horse regularly, be it to events, lessons or just to meet friends for rides. Not to mention if you need to transport ...

My horse keeps bucking me off and avoids being caught in the pasture, what can I do to prevent this?   This is a common problem, but unfortunately, it isn’t one that can be addresse...