How To Safely Transport Your Horse

Nobody really wants to spend their whole day in a small, enclosed space where they have no control and can’t keep their balance. It would be like being trapped in the tube during London’s rush hour for hours on end! You’d probably be stressed out when you got where you were going. Your horse is too.

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To keep your horse in top condition, both mentally and physically, it’s up to you to keep the trip as devoid of stress as possible. Every good horseman knows that. What’s not always so easy to see is what you can do to make that happen.

Before you can go anywhere you have to make sure you have the right horsebox transport for your horse(s). Don’t think like yourself. See the trip through your horse’s eyes! Just because a horsebox is cheap and easy to drive doesn’t mean your horse is going to be pleased and proud to get in and ride.

To keep the horse from rebelling against being in a small space rather than out in the open it’s important to choose a horsebox that allows for plenty of light and ventilation. They should also have room to brace their leg and move their heads and necks to help them maintain their balance during transport.

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Before any horse transport trip spend time figuring out the difficulties and techniques of driving a horsebox. It’s important to learn to drive the horsebox empty first, then try and transport your horse.

Your probably don’t need to plan on stopping if you’re only traveling 2-3 hours. If it’s going to take longer than that to reach your destination, however, plan on stopping every three to four hours to stretch your own legs, refill the hay net and water supply and allow the horse to urinate, since most are hesitant to do so in a moving a horsebox. After 18 hours on the road your horse is going to need plenty of time to move around freely. If you’re going to be gone overnight take advantage of the international directories available to find accommodations that will allow you to properly care for your horse while traveling.

Horse transport is extremely stressful at times, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re prepared, however, horse transport can be a pleasant experience for both of you.

I hope this rather brief article has given you a brief insight into how to transport your Horses or Ponies with their comfort in mind. Click on the link to view a large range of Horse Lorries For Sale in the UK and Europe

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