The government’s willingness to raise speed limits for the nation’s commercial vehicles will also benefit HGV horseboxes come April 6. Those who operate horseboxes in excess of 7.5 tonnes will see their dual-carriage way speed limit increase from 50 mph to 60 mph beginning in April. Standard HGVs will see a speed limit increase from […]

It is that time of year when horse owners begin thinking about the seasonal show schedule and how many events they will attend. There are horse shows held all over the UK during the spring, summer, and autumn months, to the delight of horse lovers everywhere. In anticipation of the coming season, Horse & Hound […]

A recent and tragic accident in New Zealand has claimed the life of a well-known horse trainer whose numerous awards were made possible through more than 160 winning horses. Trainer Steve Anderson was seriously injured by the ramp on his horsebox while working in his yard in Wingatui in south-east New Zealand. He recently succumbed […]

Blackpool Council and local residents are working hard to resolve differences involving a recent road project that has been delayed. The first phase of the project was completed when Division Lane was resurfaced recently. However, council officials do not know how to proceed from here. They are looking to install pinch point safety measures on […]

People involved with horse transport always have to be on their toes to make sure animals are kept safe throughout the journey. Avoiding danger at all costs is part of the game. However, what if the danger involves an illegal migrant clinging to the underside of a horsebox, hoping to cross from Calais to Dover. […]

The annual invasion of central Ireland is under way. If you are a horse lover, you know the invasion of Ballinasloe has nothing to do with military exercises or insects. It is an invasion of horses, their owners, and those who might want to buy one of the animals or related accessories. It is an […]

A few weeks ago, we published a blog post talking about trailer safety for horseboxes. We mentioned how important it is to make sure trailers are safe in order protect both drivers and horses alike. Now, Horse & Hound magazine is taking things a step further by imploring horse owners to check their tyres before […]

Horse & Hound, one of the leading equestrian resources in the UK, recently published an online article offering tips for buying used horseboxes. The advice offered is common sense that can be applied to purchasing any used vehicle. We would like to share some of those tips with you in this post.

You would probably not be surprised to learn that the majority of UK drivers do not know much about towing a horse trailer. However, how much do you know about sharing the road with horses and their riders? If you are like most people then this is yet another area in which you are largely […]

Horse & Hound magazine is reminding horse owners to check their tyres before transporting horses in either a trailer or horsebox. The few minutes it takes to ensure safe tyres is time well spent when you consider the dangers of under-inflated or worn tyres.