nag123
Member
im looking to start a horse transport business any infomation would be greatly apprieciated on costs,qualifications etc etc
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BHS_official
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Have a look at this VOSA Guide for Horsebox and Trailer Owners
http://www.horseaccidents.org.uk/Advice_and_Prevention/Recent_Updates.aspx
http://www.horseaccidents.org.uk/Advice_and_Prevention/Recent_Updates.aspx
EquestriVan
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hi I am a transporter
It all depends on what sort of vehicle you have and if you want to just do UK or if you are thinking of international.
if you have a vehicle which is over 3.5 ton there are a lot more costs involved so when I was looking at it, it only made sense to do either a 3.5 or a large HGV that could take a lot of horses.
happy to answer any questions
It all depends on what sort of vehicle you have and if you want to just do UK or if you are thinking of international.
if you have a vehicle which is over 3.5 ton there are a lot more costs involved so when I was looking at it, it only made sense to do either a 3.5 or a large HGV that could take a lot of horses.
happy to answer any questions
nag123
Member
looking to do ireland,spain france etc with a 10 horse + lorry
what are the legalitys of it all
do i need special qualifications/liscences?
and most importatly is it profitable
what are the legalitys of it all
do i need special qualifications/liscences?
and most importatly is it profitable
EquestriVan
Well-Known Member
you would need the full WATO licence and the driver competency test, an operators licence, a transport manager (has to be qualified) to deal with the TACO etc. If you are going abread you will need more then one driver. the drivers must do s certern amount of driver training every year. You have to have a yard to work out of, the vehicle has to be inspected my DEFRA. You will need the SVS licence. The vehicle has to be serviced every 6 weeks. Drivers and grooms have to have the competency test (different to the one above)
its a very competative industry, working on low margins. so as long as you are happy to be on the road a lot of the time its fine
its a very competative industry, working on low margins. so as long as you are happy to be on the road a lot of the time its fine
Millarandmillar
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Sign up for www.horsetransportnetwork.com which will delivery approx 120 new business leads for horse transporting per month. do check out our website for more details and good luck. It's hard work but rewarding
