| It is always a worrying time when you need to | | | | pivotal role in which horsebox you are going to settle |
| transport your animals, they are very valuable and | | | | for. |
| therefore you need the best mode of transport you | | | | Do remember that horseboxes don't come fully rigged |
| can afford. It is therefore wise to shop around and | | | | out and you need to know what you get for your |
| look for horseboxes for sale. Dealers are able to get | | | | money. If you are searching for a second hand one |
| you good prices and the best suited vehicle for your | | | | then make sure you buy one which is able to cart all |
| ponies or horses. | | | | your animals or the number of animals you need to |
| There are of course many makes and models of | | | | cart. For instance if you have 3 horses and 2 ponies to |
| vehicles available and your budget would determine | | | | cart, then get the vehicle which is customized for that |
| which one you ultimately purchase. But knowing what | | | | amount only. Get the service records as well as you |
| is out there will give you a better understanding and a | | | | need to ensure that the vehicle's mileage is genuine. |
| more informed decision when ready to be taken. Your | | | | The flooring is of utmost importance to the sale is it |
| main goal is ease of loading, low on gas and the best | | | | needs to be in a perfect condition for your animals to |
| rubber flooring to aid the animals while in transit. | | | | enjoy. It needs to be of a strong and durable rubber |
| You need to therefore know what to look for in a | | | | matting and the floor underneath the matting should not |
| horsebox and here are a few aspects which are | | | | have any rust or weak spots. |
| important selling points. The vehicle should be lined with | | | | There are three things that you should also take care |
| a solid high-strength board which will withstand the | | | | of and they are the tires, the gears and the brakes. |
| force of horses kicking into it. They say that it is best | | | | The tires are not a factor if you are buying a new |
| for the horse's heart rate to face the rear of the | | | | horsebox but if you are looking at a used vehicle then |
| vehicle, so if you could find one with offers this feature | | | | insist that the seller put on four new tires and a new |
| then do consider buying it. | | | | spare as part of the deal. Also test the brakes so that |
| Another feature which is really important, is the lighting | | | | you are able to apply them smoothly which will not |
| within the equestrian space. Is a groom able to see the | | | | cause the animals to shift around in the back. Also |
| animals when in transit and can the groom and driver | | | | ensure that the gears change over smoothly as this |
| be in contact at all times? Ventilation is non negotiable | | | | should also not aggravate the animals unnecessarily. |
| and there should be sufficient sliding windows and of | | | | Getting the animals on and out of the vehicle can |
| course the roof vent must be a standard feature. | | | | sometimes be tricky, so your horsebox should have a |
| When you are ready to make contact with the seller, | | | | good ramp which you could possibly operate on your |
| you will need to have a checklist ready to ask as | | | | own. Finding horseboxes for sale is thus an exciting, |
| many questions as possible. Remember you need to | | | | fun but also serious matter and one which should be |
| consider your animals first, so their comfort plays a | | | | done with utmost care. |