Transporting a horse from Ireland

[Meowy Catkin]

I'd love some information about buying and transporting a horse from Ireland to Wales. Thanks.

 

[splashgirl45]

be very careful who you use for the transport, there have been some horror stories and one recently.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

be very careful who you use for the transport, there have been some horror stories and one recently.

That's worrying.

 

[splashgirl45]

have sent you a pm with the name to avoid

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Thanks, that's really helpful.

 

[mini_b]

have sent you a pm with the name to avoid

can you PM me too for future ref as think this is what I’ll be doing when the time comes. Ta x

 

[Rowreach]

If you get to the point of wanting to transport a horse, have a search on here and pm me for who to avoid/who is ok.

There's more than just the recent one to avoid.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

If you get to the point of wanting to transport a horse, have a search on here and pm me for who to avoid/who is ok.

There's more than just the recent one to avoid.

Thanks so much, that's really kind.

 

[ImmyS]

I bought my boy over from Ireland in March this year. Would highly recommend who I used. PM me if you’re interested

 

[splashgirl45]

i think its ok on here to recommend people but we are not allowed to trash them by name..

 

[Rowreach]

i think its ok on here to recommend people but we are not allowed to trash them by name..

Nobody has named anyone on this thread but a search will bring up plenty of stuff that Admin haven't removed.

 

[tristar]

have used mullins carlow seemed ok

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Thanks for the help.

I'll have a search of old posts too.

Any info about paperwork etc... gladly received.

 

[Rowreach]

Are you thinking about going to a dealer or buying at a sale?

 

[Meowy Catkin]

All options are open at the moment. Maybe direct from a breeder as unbacked is fine? I'm trying to help do decent research to avoid issues at the moment. As it's not an arab (or for me) I feel a bit out of my comfort zone looking at cobs and irish draughts.

 

[Rowreach]

What are you (they) looking for?

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Filly or gelding to make 15hh plus. Something more on the chunky/cobby side and with a calm temperament. It's all a bit open at the moment as such early days.

 

[spacefaer]

Speak to Ben Skilbeck at Bramhams of Buckingham.
Very knowledgeable with the new Brexit regulations and an experienced horseman - we've used him for years and trust him absolutely.

We've also used George Mullins but not since Brexit.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Thanks.

 

[spotty_pony]

Mine came over with McMahon horse transport and seemed happy enough.