| When it comes to transporting your prized | | | | pivotal role in which horsebox you are going to settle |
| possessions, you cannot be too careful. It takes lots of | | | | for. |
| planning and special transport equipment to get your | | | | Many people assume that a horsebox is automatically |
| animals from one destination to another. That is why | | | | rigged out, but some only come with standard fittings |
| you need only the best mode of transport which | | | | so make sure your vehicle, if used/second hand, has all |
| means it is time for you to look for horseboxes for | | | | the accessories which they advertise. Find out for |
| sale. | | | | instance how many horses or ponies you could cart |
| Your main goal in sourcing for a horsebox is comfort, | | | | with this box. Also get the latest service records to |
| great gas usage, and good quality rubber flooring. | | | | see how many times it had a professional check-up or |
| There are of course many different models of | | | | service. |
| horseboxes available in the market today, so you need | | | | The flooring is of utmost importance to the sale is it |
| to take your time in finding the right one and which | | | | needs to be in a perfect condition for your animals to |
| suits your budget as well. | | | | 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. |