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Horse transport guides
Everything we've learned from 20+ years of moving horses across Europe — pricing structures, EU paperwork, long-haul welfare, vet transport and competition logistics. Updated every month.
Competition·7 min read
CSI competition horse transport — a logistics playbook
Planning transport to CSI, CDI and CCI competitions across Europe — how far in advance to book, what paperwork competition vets need, arrival timing for show-fitness.
March 4, 2026
Horse welfare·6 min read
Horse transport to the vet clinic — what makes ambulance-style transport different
Moving an injured, colicking, or post-operative horse requires different equipment, different driving and different timing. What to ask for when you book vet transport.
February 14, 2026
Horse welfare·8 min read
Preparing your horse for long-haul transport — a welfare guide
How to prepare a horse for transports over 800 km — hydration, hay, electrolytes, leg protection, rest stops. The welfare checklist used by HORSETRANS drivers.
February 2, 2026
Paperwork·7 min read
EU horse passport checklist 2026 — what you need for cross-border transport
The complete 2026 document checklist for moving a horse across EU borders — passport, chip verification, TRACES, health certificate for non-Schengen. Printable.
January 18, 2026
Pricing·6 min read
Horse transport cost in Europe — a transparent breakdown
How much does horse transport cost between EU countries? Learn the real rate structure — km × rate, pickup fee, nothing else — with price examples for 8 common routes.
January 12, 2026