Transporting Your Horse in the UK
Thursday, June 5th, 2008Just in case you weren’t aware, the new UK horse transport rules came into force on 1st May 2008. Do need a certificate of competence? Does your transporter have an operators licence? Is your passport correct? Can your friend give youa lift for petrol money? Here’s a quick summary of the basic points……
No More Used Horseboxes in London ?
Saturday, February 16th, 2008Just stumbled across the latest 40 squillion pound report from London Mayor Ken (rip off) Livingstone’s traffic department. One document details how the new Low Emmission zone will affect second-hand, used or old horsebox owners.
Do You Know -The EU Horse Transport Rules ?
Saturday, January 5th, 2008If you own a horsebox you should know that the EU introduced new rules on 5th January 2007 ………… The new regulations bring UK horse transport into line with the same rules that exist across mainland Europe and the laws have been introduced in order to safeguard the welfare of animals being transported to slaughter houses. BUT….. they also have a considerable affect on everyday horse transport.