When you own a horse, you will know that it is a costly exercise! There is so much equipment that is required to ensure that you can care for your horse, and one of the biggest investments is a horse box. You need to make sure that you have a trailer to transport your horse, especially if you plan on travelling for competitions.
The first thing to think about is the type of horsebox that you want. When choosing a size, be aware that a smaller 3.5 tonne size is a good way to transport one or two horses and can be driven on a standard driving license, although it does help to have some training on driving with a trailer if it is new to you.
When you are buying a horsebox, you need to pay attention to the quality of it and also make sure it is safe. Check things like the wheels, the chassis and the floor to name a few things if you are going to be buying a second hand horse box. Some things can be repaired relatively easily and can be done yourself – you can get trailer parts from places like this //autoandtrailer.com/shop/trailer-parts
You also need to think about maintenance – in order to continue to be safe and work as you want it to, like any other piece of machinery you need to make sure it is well maintained. It should be routinely serviced and checked, and repairs need to be done sometimes to keep it roadworthy.
