Travelling with your horse Articles

 
A horse being loaded onto a lorry

Travelling long-distances with your horse »

31 July, 2010

Tips from Scottish showjumper Scott Brash and veterinary advice on stress-free travel

A horse with his head sticking out of a trailer

Ask H&H: horse collapsing in the trailer »

7 August, 2009

How to cope with a horse that goes down while travelling

A horse in a horsebox

Reducing travel stress for your horse »

23 July, 2009

Expert veterinary advice to ensure your horse arrives at a competition fit to win

A horse in a horse lorry

Seven money-saving transport tips »

30 October, 2008

Expert tips on reducing costs while still competing

A horse being loaded onto a lorry

Ask H&H: Spanish Sunshine Tour »

30 October, 2008

Horse & Hound explains what paperwork you will need to take your horse show jumping in Spain

Ask H&H: competing in France »

22 September, 2008

Horse & Hound explains what documents you need to compete in France

Ask H&H: travelling horses abroad »

30 July, 2008

Horse & hound explains what preparations are needed to travel horses to Holland

Ask H&H: transport hire »

29 July, 2008

Horse & Hound explains whether you are liable for damage to hired transport caused by your horse

Ask H&H: which way when travelling horses? »

25 July, 2008

Horse & Hound explains whether horses travel better facing in a particular direction

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How safe is your lorry flooring? »

10 August, 2007

Horse & Hound explain what checks a horsebox or trailer owner should undertake regularly to ensure the safety of their precious cargo

Transporting your horse within the law »

16 April, 2007

Horse & Hound puts five questions about transporting horses to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Vehicle Operator Services Agency

Ask H&H: Breakdown cover for horse trailers »

7 April, 2007

Horse & Hound explains why traditonal breakdown cover will not ensure your horse gets home safely if your towing vehicle breaks down

Travelling your horse in a trailer

Ask H&H: Towing heavy horses »

13 December, 2006

Horse & Hound explains how to work out if your towing vehicle is suitable for towing two heavy horses in a trailer

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How to avoid overloading your lorry »

4 December, 2006

Driving an overweight horsebox is illegal and dangerous, but there are things you can do to help stay within the legal limits

Travelling your horse in a trailer

Mirrors help horses when travelling alone »

23 November, 2006

This year's winner of the Royal Agricultural Society’s Eqvalan Duo Equine Thesis of the Year Award has proved that mirrors help reduce stress in horses travelling alone

Winnings may make horsebox drivers illegal »

23 November, 2006

Horse & Hound examines the implications of a ruling that suggests horsebox owners who have won money at a competition need to have an operator's licence

Towing a trailer

Choosing the right towing vehicle »

2 November, 2006

When transporting your horse by trailer you need to know your vehicle is up to the job so H&H offers advice on choosing the right towing vehicle

Ask H&H: Can I take a friend's horse to shows? »

11 September, 2006

Horse & Hound gets to the bottom of the insurance issues associated with giving a friend a lift to a show

Transporting horses by plane »

4 September, 2006

Flying horses around the world involves a Herculean task of paperwork, red tape and equine welfare behind the scenes

Travelling tips: before, during and after »

3 March, 2005

Even if you don't compete, it is almost impossible to avoid travelling horses from time to time, so H&H offers expert advice on how to minimise the risks and stress to the horse

Tricks of the trade: reversing from a trailer »

30 September, 2004

Reversing a horse out of a trailer need not be cause for concern as H&H explains

Avoiding problems on the move »

7 June, 2004

Travelling can take its toll on horses, particularly if a horse is frequently on the road, but there are simple ways of avoiding travel-related problems

Understanding shipping fever »

26 April, 2004

As horses travel greater distances, both internationally and at home, owners need to be aware of the potential risks associated with travelling long distances

Thumbs-up for green ramps »

13 November, 2003

New research has shown that horses find green the most inviting colour for trailer ramp matting, while horses were more cautious of the traditional black

Q&A: Travelling tips »

27 November, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on the legalities of travelling in the back of trailers and horseboxes

Top tips for trailer travel »

20 August, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to make smooth hill starts when towing a horse trailer

All about trailers »

13 August, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to keep your trailer in good working order

Coping with a breakdown »

10 May, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to cope if your equine transport breaks down with horses on board

Q&A: Travelling youngsters »

11 March, 2002

Expert advice on travelling a young horse to competitions

Q&A: Travelling young horses »

18 December, 2001

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on travelling a filly long distance

Travelling your horse in a trailer

Q&A: Trailer maintenance »

4 December, 2001

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on maintaining your trailer when it is not being used regularly

Coping with difficult travellers »

10 September, 2001

Expert advice from international transporter Bruce Wofford on making every journey stress free for your horse

Travelling your horse in a trailer

Feeding while on the move »

31 August, 2001

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on feeding your horse while travelling, plus find out how to win a fantastic horsebox

Coping with a horsebox breakdown »

9 July, 2001

How to handle a breakdown when horses are on board

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