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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.
Horse welfare·5 min read
How to load a horse stress-free: step-by-step technique
A calm, consistent loading routine prevents the most common horse transport injury. What to do in the 10 minutes before, during and after loading.
May 18, 2026
Route·6 min read
Buying a horse abroad: delivery and transport checklist
Bought a horse in Germany, the Netherlands or Ireland? How to arrange safe delivery, paperwork, post-purchase exam and insurance from signing to stable.
May 12, 2026
Competition·6 min read
CCI eventing transport: logistics for three days of three phases
Eventing horses travel differently — dressage test day, cross-country XC start, show jumping finale. How to transport so the horse peaks on XC day.
May 5, 2026
Horse welfare·5 min read
Breeding horse transport: moving stallions and mares safely
Transport logistics for stallions at stud, mares to cover, and foals following their dam — hormones, biosecurity, foaling risk and quiet journeys.
April 28, 2026
Horse welfare·6 min read
Emergency colic transport: getting to surgery in time
When a horse colics and needs a clinic, every hour counts. How emergency horse transport works, what to do in the first 30 minutes, and how we dispatch.
April 22, 2026
Pricing·5 min read
Horsebox vs trailer: which is right for your horse transport?
A calm, fact-based comparison — when a professional horsebox beats a trailer, when a trailer is fine, and what it means for safety, cost and time.
April 15, 2026
Route·7 min read
Horse transport UK to Europe (and back) after Brexit
Brexit changed every horse movement UK ↔ EU — EHC, IPAFFS, BCP, Eurotunnel bookings and how to plan a show trip that actually arrives on time.
April 9, 2026
Horse welfare·6 min read
First-time horse transport: the complete owner's guide
Transporting your horse for the first time? What to prepare, what to ask the haulier, how to load calmly and what the first hours on board look like.
April 2, 2026
Horse welfare·5 min read
Best time of year to transport a horse across Europe
Heat, cold, show season and border queues — when to schedule horse transport in Europe for the safest, cheapest and most predictable journey.
March 25, 2026
Paperwork·6 min read
Crossing borders with a horse: EU, Schengen & customs guide
Everything hauliers and owners need to move a horse across European borders — passports, TRACES, health certificates, customs and Brexit rules in 2026.
March 18, 2026
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