All drivers of our horseboxes must :
a) Be over 25 and under 70 years of age and hold the relevant class of driving licence to operate the vehicle or trailer.
b) Have held a full driving licence valid in the United Kingdom for at least 36 months.
c) Not have been convicted of an offence in connection with the driving of a motor vehicle or motorcycle and/or have had their driving licence endorsed or suspended or penalty points imposed. Parking and not more than two speeding offences in the past 3 years may be ignored. "Spent" convictions, covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 may be disregarded.
d) Not have any mental or physical defect or infirmity or suffer from fits, diabetes or any heart complaint.
e) Not have had their insurance declined and/or renewal refused and/or special insurance terms imposed as a result of claims experience and/or have had their insurance or cover cancelled by any Motor Insurer.
f) Not be engaged wholly or partly in professional entertainment or professional sports persons.
g) Not be Jockeys and persons connected with racing of any sort.
h) Not have been involved in more than one accident during the past 3 years.
i) Not be Foreign Service Personnel other than persons born in the United Kingdom.
How do I go about making a booking?
- Choose which horsebox or trailer you would like to hire.
- Check availability and price, by completing this form, or calling 0844 736 5608
- A 25% non-refundable deposit will be required to reserve the vehicle. The balance will be required two weeks before the hire period begins.
- A confirmation email will be sent to you, which will contain directions for collection. You are welcome to park your car free of charge (at your own risk) for the duration of the hire.
- Collect the vehicle, bringing all necessary documents with you
- Have a good trip.
What do I need to bring with me when I pick the vehicle up?
We need to see both parts of your driving license, along with two utility bills in your name that are less than 4 months old.
If you have an older style paper license, we will also need to see your passport as photographic ID.
You will need to bring the credit or debit card you used to confirm your booking. A "swipe" will be taken to cover any uninsured damage / insurance excess (£750 for horsebox, £100 for trailer) at the point of hire. Provided the vehicle is returned undamaged and in accordance with our terms and conditions, this payment will not be processed.
If you are hiring a trailer, you will need to provide evidence that you have arranged the necessary insurance.
Is it my responsibility to insure my horses for travelling?
Yes, it is the hirer’s responsibility to make sure their horses are insured, and also to carry horse passports in accordance with DEFRA regulations.
Can the horsebox be driven by more than one person?
We allow up to 2 named drivers, included in the hire rate. Additional drivers may be added at a charge of £15.
Can I take the horsebox abroad?
Use of our horseboxes is currently restricted to the UK only.
What about fuel?
For your convenience, horseboxes will be supplied with a full tank of diesel. You must ensure that the tank is equally full when the vehicle is returned.
Do I need to clean the horsebox before I return it?
Please return the box in the same, clean state, as it was when you hired it. If you are short of time or would prefer for us to clean the vehicle, a cleaning fee will be charged to your debit/credit card.
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