How Does Horsebox Finance Work?

The deposit, term and interest rate is agreed upfront. The documents are signed and the agreement starts, where your monthly payments begin. At the end of the agreement, the horsebox is yours. You can settle at any time without penalty, but where the term is fixed, the balance must be settled in full.

How fast can you go in a horsebox?

Standard HGVs will see a speed limit increase from 40 mph to 50 mph.

What is a coachbuilt horsebox?

What is a coachbuilt horsebox? There are two types of horsebox bodies – coachbuilt and conversion. Coachbuilt horseboxes are where the body has been purpose-built onto the vehicle chassis. They often utilise stronger, better materials, they’re relatively light and they are usually the more expensive of the two types.

What is horsebox payload?

There are numerous things to consider when buying a horsebox, the prime among them is the horsebox payload. For someone not aware of the term yet, it is basically the amount of people, horses, tack, water and fuel, etc. the vehicle can legally carry without exceeding it’s maximum Gross Vehicle Weight.

How long is a 3.5 T horsebox?

Second in our range is the Aeos Compact 3.5 tonne horsebox at 6.2 metres (20′ 5”) overall length. It has a payload of approximately 1 tonne and is stalled for one horse or two ponies.

Does a horse box need an MOT?

You must get an annual test (MOT) for your horsebox. Having your horsebox properly checked and serviced by a qualified mechanic before the annual test will help to ensure it is in good enough condition to pass.

How long can you trailer a horse without stopping?

Horses are fine for up to 9 hours in a trailer as long as they have food and water, and unloading during the trip just adds to your end time considerably. Rather, get to where you are going and let them –and you- have a long rest.

What is high mileage for a horsebox?

Horsebox mileage
A high mileage is quite normal on horseboxes and even when looking at 3-400,000 kilometers, this is acceptable as long as the vehicle has been looked after.

Can I drive a 4.5 tonne horsebox on a car licence?

First, the Category C1+E would enable you to tow a trailer with a horsebox between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. If your horsebox is heavier than 7.5 tonnes, you would need the Category C licence.

Can you drive a 7.5 tonne horsebox on a car licence?

Licencing for Horseboxes
Assuming you do not want to tow a trailer behind your vehicle, you will need a Category C1 licence. This licence enables you to operate vehicles of between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes MAM. Please understand that these weight limits do not necessarily reference only the weight of the vehicle.

How heavy is too heavy to ride a horse in KG?

As a general guideline in the UK, a rider should weigh no more than 10% of the horse’s bodyweight, but in the US, this limit is doubled to 20% of the horse’s weight. This means for a 500kg horse, the range for the maximum rider weight is large – 50kg in the UK (just less than 8st) and 100kg in the US (15st 10lb).

Can you travel in back of horsebox?

Don’t forget to check the vehicle that will be towing your trailer too. Did you know..? It’s illegal to travel in the back of a trailer or horsebox with your horse!

Do I need a CPC to drive a 7.5 tonne horsebox?

By law anyone who drives a vehicle over 3.5-tonnes professionally, for hire or reward is required to complete 35-hours of periodic drivers CPC training. If you are driving as part of a hobby or for personal use such as going to amateur shows or taking your horse to the vets, you won’t need drivers CPC.

Can I tow a horsebox on my licence?

A Category B+E licence – this is the most useful for towing horsebox trailers. It allows you to tow a trailer with a MAM of up to 3,500kg (i.e. a horse trailer). To get this, you’ll need to take an extra driving test (see below)

How much weight can a 3.5 ton horsebox carry?

between 750-1100 kilos
Payloads can vary in 3.5 Tonne horseboxes- but are generally between 750-1100 kilos. So… average 16.2 Horse weighs approximately 680 kilos, two passengers at 80 kilos each, 25 kilos of tack would give you a total weight of 865 kilos.

Do you need a HGV licence to drive a 3.5 tonne?

If the vehicle has a MAM between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C1’ LGV driving licence is needed, however, if the (MAM) is more than 7.5 tonnes then a category ‘C’ LGV driving licence is needed.

Can a horse box be parked on a road?

You can legally park any trailer on a road.

How long can a horse travel in a horsebox?

Stop every four-and-a-half hours to rest the horses and offer them water. They don’t have to come off the trailer, they just need to stand still for half an hour. Ideally, maximum travel time should be 12 hours, including stops.

What is the speed limit for a 3.5 tonne horsebox?

The increase on dual carriageways will not make a huge amount of difference to horsebox drivers, as under EU law their speed limiters are fixed at 56mph.

Should you blanket a horse in a trailer?

If he is body clipped or has a light coat, he should wear his regular blanket in the trailer, with full ventilation. If horses are in an enclosed trailer, a light sheet may be all that is needed, plus it can also act as a form of protection. Be cautious of sweating as it can cause dehydration.

Can horses overheat in a trailer?

Trailering in the Heat
Never leave your horse in a parked trailer, especially if there is no shade. Just as with a parked car, temperatures inside a trailer can rapidly reach 140 degrees and the horse can quickly develop heat stroke. Provide as much ventilation and air flow as safely as possible on the road.