Half the horseboxes on the road are over-laden
More than half of horsebox users are putting their horses' lives at risk every time they go on the road
Horseboxes
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Rampless horsebox launched to equestrian market
A new rampless horsebox, which can double up as a box van or flat bed, was revealed at Horse of the Year Show
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Equi-Sport horseboxes reported to Advertising Standards Authority
The ASA ruled that the company should not have used an identifiable photograph of a customer's horsebox on its website without permission
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Fire service appeals for old horseboxes
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is appealling for donations of old horseboxes so they can practice rescuing animals from road accidents
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Equicruiser factory narrowly escapes fire damage
Horsebox manufacturers Equicruiser narrowly escaped damage to its factory last week after a neighbouring plant caught fire
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How horsebox and trailer savvy are you?
Owners concerned about the weight of their horsebox or trailer will be able to check it free at a show next month
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UK lobbies EU on horsebox driving hours
There may be fresh hope for competitors grappling with EU rules limiting the hours they can drive their horsebox at the weekends
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New horsebox tyre pressure system could save lives
The new system checks the pressure of tyres continuously while you drive, alerting you to low pressure, overheating or a puncture
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Horsebox owners warned to watch out for new legislation
Horseboxes which are not insured must have been registered as 'SORN' with the DVLA or owners risk a fine
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More horseboxes to fall foul of London low emission zone
Changes to the Transport for London low emission zone rules next year will mean more horsebox owners must pay for pricey conversion work — or face a steep daily charge
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New horsebox recovery 'eco' rate for those who stay close to home
The Organisation of Horsebox and Trailer Owners has launched “eco-membership” of its horsebox breakdown service for competitors who travel under 100 miles
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Equi-Trek launches five-seater horsebox
The five-seater Peugeot range means the whole family can come along to help at horse shows
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Could you make £100 a day from your horsebox?
A new business venture hopes to help lorry owners make money out of their horsebox — if enough of them buy into the concept
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Polo ponies rescued after horsebox overturns
A specialist team from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services was called to the scene of the crash in Horndean
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Is new plastic horsebox the way forward with overweight lorries?
A Dorset horsebox firm has introduced a new lightweight, 7.5tonne-box that it claims will easily carry three horses and not exceed the chassis weight
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Company takeover leaves coachbuilding staff without jobs
Staff at a Banbury horsebox firm have been made redundant after being taken over by another company
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Win-a-lorry hopefuls lose money as ABI Horseboxes goes bust
More than 1,500 visitors to summer shows last year are out of pocket after buying tickets for a Salford horsebox company’s prize draw
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Essential guide for transport of horses produced by FTA
Many horsebox owners do not realise that their vehicle may be of a size that brings it under special regulations relating to road transport, says the Freight Transport Association
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Horsebox company Equi-Trek team up with Equine Rescue Services
For the first time a horsebox company has teamed up with a rescue service to offer free breakdown cover
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Older horseboxes may not pass MOTs from May
Owners of older horseboxes may have an unpleasant shock when they put their lorry forward for its MOT after 1 May, as VOSA is implementing regulations that specify the minimum clearance of the lorry bodywork from the road
