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 stuck in the tube standing in the middle of a crowd all day long! You’d probably be stressed out when the trip was over. Your horse is too.

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Stressful horse transport conditions are bad for your horse’s stess levels, so it’s up to you to keep the trip as stress free as possible. That’s an indisputable fact. It’s much trickier to find ways to actually make it happen.

The first thing any good horseman has to do is confirm they have the right horsebox transport for their horse(s). Don’t think like yourself. Think like your horse friends! A cheap horsebox that’s budget friendly and easy to navigate can be a horrible choice for your horse.

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 need plenty of space to both brace their legs and move their heads and necks to maintain their balance.

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Prior to any horse transport trip you should make sure you’re comfortable driving the horsebox. Familiarizing yourself with the quirks of the horsebox first ensures that your horse will have a comfortable ride.

Trips less than 3 hours long can be made without stopping. Any longer, however, and you’re going to want to stop, stretch your own legs, refill water and hay nets and allow for urination, since most horses won’t use the facilities in a moving vehicle. After 18 hours on the road your horse is going to need plenty of time to move around freely. Any overnight trip should be planned with the proper accommodations (available through any horseman’s directory) already prepared.

Without any forethought, horse transport can be a stressful experience for your equine friend. Preparation and forethought can take the stress out of horse transport 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 Horsebox Lorry Sales in the UK and Europe

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