There are many horse lovers in the world. Those who eventually own a horse will want to transport the animal for a variety of reasons. They may take the horse to a trail to ride as a sort of vacation or to a horseshow. Horse boxes are commonly used for this kind of transport or if they decide to move their horse to a new stable.
Whatever the reason for transporting the horse, a well built horse box or horse trailer is essential to the safety of the horse, the horse owner and the general public. The owner must get the required licensing in order to operate horse boxes.
Horse boxes are an item used to transporting large animals. They differ from a trailer in that they do require a tow vehicle. Horse boxes are trailers with a front cab attached as a vehicle. They resemble the typical motor home, but are smaller in size. They have a side door and several windows.
The units seem to be geared more for the horseback riding camping trip than anything else. Horse boxes are usually equipped with a loading and standing area for the horse. There is also set aside for both hay and water for the horse and riding equipment.
One benefit for purchasing a horsebox instead of a horse trailer would be the insurance is often less with a horse box. Insurance is usually less because the trailer and the car are attached. This eliminates the possibility of the trailer unhinging in traffic and causing an accident. Another benefit is that the horse owner is better able to hear that the horse is doing well or if there are any problems with the horse during transportation.
Another benefit is that the horse boxes are just more attractive. They look exactly like a motor home. No one would suspect there was a horse in there. A horse box can come with several options, such as a DVD and T.V, a shower, a toilet and a washbasin, an external tap for a hose, four ring hob, grill oven and fridge.
The options for the horse area include padded partitions, roof and side windows, a window for the driver and horse to see each other, heater and a ventilation system. A horse box differs from a trailer in several ways. They are expensive to purchase.
Many people opt to rent horseboxes for any given trip. This can be cost effective as renting does not require you to have insurance on the unit and often includes roadside assistance in with the rental price. Renting horse boxes makes sense for horse owners who do not travel often.
