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Chaigley Horseboxes is a family-run Lancashire business that designs, builds and repairs horseboxes. Its models range from 3.5-tonne Stallion and Weekender boxes to 7.5-tonne lorries. It also gives advice on buying second-hand horseboxes.
Equine Express, formerly George Mullins Horse Transport, has transported horses since 1988. It runs national daily transport, trips to the UK several times a week, and routes to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the USA. It attends thoroughbred sales and moves runners to racecourses and sport horses to competitions.
AG Horse Transport is run by Adam Gibson from Gillamoor, North Yorkshire. It transports horses throughout the UK and Europe, including EU airport collections and deliveries. Its purpose-built transporter carries two horses with tack, and it also has a livery yard.
ALX Horseboxes builds horseboxes and has been established since 2005. It produces over 150 horseboxes a year from its factory and showroom and has franchise partners abroad. It is VCA approved and an authorised body builder for several vehicle makers.
JSW Horseboxes sells horseboxes and horse trailers from several makers, with a history dating back to 1961. Its range includes single, double, herringbone and carriage horse trailers. It also sells show jumps and stable equipment.
Lincs Horse Transport near Sleaford was set up by Anne Kneen in 2017. It offers driven horse transport and self-drive hire of a two-horse 3.5 tonne horsebox. It serves trips to shows, vets, sales, hunting and yard moves.
Hemingways Horseboxes sells horseboxes and offers short-term and long-term horsebox hire. It also hires out trailers and can arrange finance. Service and support are available for horsebox owners, with viewings and hire collections at Acre Cliffe Equestrian Centre.
Hillhead Equestrian Centre is a family-run riding school and livery yard established over 35 years ago. It offers lessons for all ages, full, assisted and DIY livery, horse transport, and arena and jump hire.
Hodgson's Ltd is a family-run equine transport business based in Carlisle. It provides shared-hire horse transport across the UK and to Ireland, including customs paperwork, with a DEFRA Type 2 licence. It runs a 16-stable overnight stabling facility on the M6 as a rest stop.
Richmonds Horse Transport is a horse transport company with a history going back to the 1920s. It specialises in transporting large numbers of horses by road and air, with a fleet of nine horseboxes from 6 to 17 stalls.
VGHT (Victor Gache Horse Transport) is a horse transport company near Gatwick founded in 2003. It provides private charter and shared loads in the UK and internationally, and is DEFRA licensed and Eurotunnel approved. It also offers drivers for clients' horseboxes and loading practice.
HHH Equine Transport near Wakefield offers 24-hour horse transport for rides, training, competitions, vet runs and yard moves. It is DEFRA approved and also offers mucking out, exercise and holiday cover.
Quinn Equine Transport in Newcastle was founded by Joe and Elle Quinn in 2020. It provides professional horse transport with a team of equine specialists.
C&C Horse Transport is a family-run horse transport business in Stokesley with over 30 years of experience. It moves horses for house moves, racing, bloodstock sales, stud visits and vet call-outs across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and helps with export paperwork.
Official UK agent for Stephex horseboxes, selling STX and AKX luxury horseboxes on Mercedes, Scania and Volvo chassis. It also provides aftersales support, warranty handling and parts.
Kingstand Horseboxes offers self-drive horsebox hire in Nottinghamshire, from part days to long-term rental. The horsebox can be driven on a standard car licence and has cameras for the horses and for reversing. Insurance and breakdown cover are included.
Bisham Horseboxes builds and sells new and pre-loved horseboxes. It works with coach-builders on its own designs and also offers horsebox hire. The owner has worked in racing studs, grooming and international horse transport.
Staffordshire horsebox builder offering manufacture, refurbishment and repair. Designs range from two to seven horses, with full living options and bespoke interiors.
KRM Horse Drawn Carriage Services is a family run business based near Howden in East Yorkshire. It provides horse drawn carriages for weddings, proms and funerals, with a coachman and groomsman. It works across north and central England.
JTC Transport is a small family-run business offering self-drive 3.5-tonne horsebox hire from Dunmow, Essex. Its horsebox has a fully lined horse area and safety features for travelling to shows, beach rides and vet trips.
PRP Rescue Services runs the Organisation of Horsebox and Trailer Owners, which provides breakdown cover for horseboxes and horse trailers. It arranges roadside assistance, recovery and onward horse transport. It also offers equine and livestock support services to insurers and breakdown companies.
Ayrshire Equitation Centre near Ayr is a family run riding and livery centre established in 1953. It offers tuition and hacks for all levels, livery with 24/7 supervision, horses for sale and nationwide horse transport. It is approved by the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland and has an on-site tack shop.
Eric Gillie Ltd is a family-run specialist horse transport company founded in 1975 and based in Kelso. It transports horses across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. A second depot operates in Co. Tipperary, Ireland.
Coast to Coast Equine Transport is a horse transport company run by people who also breed and show traditional cobs. It offers shared and private loads, emergency transport and moves to auctions and fairs. It arranges bloods, health papers and stabling for horses travelling from the UK to Ireland. Vehicles carry haylage, CCTV and live tracking, and the firm specialises in heavy horses, youngstock, stallions and mares with foals.
