Transporting horses

‘We’re so very lucky’: Horsebox tipped into ditch by low branch

‘My lorry’s got a side ramp, and it was the ramp side in the ditch’

H&H question of the week: how do I train my horse to stand quietly on the horsebox at shows?

Jason Webb helps one H&H forum user with how to train a horse to stand quietly on a horsebox while at a competition

6 things to consider before travelling in the dark with your horse this winter

If you are going to get out and about with your horse this winter, you are likely to be loading and unloading in the dark. So how can you do this as safely as possible?

Terrified of towing? Follow this advice to get you from A to B safely

For many, the prospect of towing looms over horse owners like a dark cloud. Follow this comprehensive safety guide to help you reach your end destination without incident — and put your mind at rest

7 of the best towing vehicles you need to check out

Make towing as stress-free as possible with Andrea Oakes’ pick of some of the best vehicles for the job

Owner uses back seat of car to save pony from wildfire

When an owner needed to evacuate her horses at short notice, she wasn’t going to leave any of them behind

‘It looked like a massacre’: owner’s tack locker warning

The horse broke through the roof of the lorry, smashed windows and wrote off the horse area after climbing on top of an internal tack locker

First horses arrive at world’s only private airport lounge for animals

The trio of greys were the first equines to enjoy the swanky $65 million (£49,562,500) state-of-the-art facility

Is your towbar an accident waiting to happen?

Owners have been warned to make sure towbars are fit for purpose and properly installed to reduce the chance of an accident

11 things that go through your mind while on a road trip with your horse

If you ever travel your horse on your own, you might be familiar with a few of the following thoughts

Premier airport lounge opens for high-flying horses

The world's first private equine airport "lounge" has opened in New York

9 tips for travelling in the heat with your horse

When temperatures soar, knowing how to keep dehydration at bay when your horse is on the move is more important than ever

Unlicensed horse transporters: warning about the potential dangers

Owners have been urged to avoid unlicensed horse transporters

Horsebox technician finds 'minefield of disasters' in lorries

A technician said he is 'shocked' by the potentially dangerous conditions in some horseboxes

Owners 'put lives at risk' to rescue trapped horses *H&H VIP*

A survey found owners will put lives at risk to save their horses in the event of a travelling incident

H&H Feed Week: How to feed a competition horse on the move

Competition horses are no strangers to life on the road — but the lifestyle can cause havoc with their routine. Find out how best to navigate feeding on the move

‘Devastated’ Tina Cook warns of shipping fever threat after De Novo News’ death

Olympic eventer Tina Cook is calling for riders to take extra care when travelling horses after her world silver medallist De Novo News was put down

Horsebox engulfed in 20ft high flames on major road *PICTURES*

The horsebox was travelling on the A14 in Cambridge between Histon and Girton

De Novo News put down after complications from shipping fever

Tina Cook is devastated after her top horse, the home-bred De Novo News, lost his fight with pleuropneumonia

Understanding shipping fever in horses

As horses travel greater distances, both internationally and at home, owners need to be aware of the potential risks associated with travelling long distances