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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...

Buying a horse from Ireland can be a brilliant option for British buyers. Irish horses have a strong reputation across the UK, especially for all-rounders, hunters, cobs, competition prospects and you...

If you like to plan your year early, the 2026 UK equestrian calendar already has plenty locked in. From five-star eventing and championship finals to international showjumping and indoor winter fixtur...

The new season is already taking shape. Brands have confirmed their first 2026 release windows, and the direction is clearer than it usually is this early. Rider wear, tack, and yard kit are all being...

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.

Horseball is one of the most exciting equestrian sports in the UK. Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of strategy, it combines elements of rugby, basketball, and netball - but on horseback. Two teams...

As an equestrian photographer with over a decade’s experience, and as someone who has bought and sold numerous horses of my own, I have learnt over the years what really works when advertising h...

Buying your first horse is an exciting milestone, and while rewarding, owning a horse is a significant commitment, so it’s important to remember that breed alone should not be the defining facto...

Set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Horse Trials will bring together elite riders and their horses from around the globe. The event will feature top...

This year, Fortnum & Mason will be providing picnics for the very first time at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. Visitors will be able to enjoy their Fortnum’s picnics this Septem...

Sara Cox, Radio DJ, presenter and author will be meeting up with top eventers and their fans when she attends Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials on Saturday 21 September. No stranger to horses...