what transport options for just a B/B1 license?

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So I have an 08 Seat Ibiza (i think worth 5-6k) and it is my little green friend, but I literally only use it to go to the supermarket, to buy horse feed/tack shop visit, or to go see parents/friends. As I don't use it for commuting and it has cost me a fortune is servicing this year I am wondering if I would be better off spending a bit more money on something that can carry my horsey!

I passed my test in about 2005 so its only a B/B1 also says (f,k,p) whatever that means!
So I think I can use a smallish 4x4 or even an estate with a single trailer but I know its tight when it comes to payload etc... Are there any other options? Obviously could take a test...

To be honest I like the look of the van horse box conversions. My horse is only 15hh ish and would like to be able to carry another horse/pony but not crucial.
 
I know some peeps use the little van conversions as a day to day cat as well as horse transport. I've only got b license so it Freelander and single ifor trailer but pony is only 14hh
 
3.5 tonne GVW van type horsebox = ok with one horse

Some more ideas ......

BATESON LIGHT HORSE TRAILER
CHEVAL LIGHT HORSE TRAILER
IFOR LIGHT HORSE TRAILER

Contact trailer manufacturer to have trailer downplated if needed (free or very little cost)

Toyota Rav 4 (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Unladen/kerb = 1425
GVW = 1785
Max towing weight = 1500
Max trailer plated MAM = 1425 kgs


Nissan X trail (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Unladen/kerb = 1515
GVW = 2050
Towing = 2000
Max trailer plated MAM = 1450 kgs

Kia Sportage (AWD) with these specifications/dimensions
Unladen/kerb = 1678
GVW = 2140
Towing = 1600
Max trailer plated MAM = 1360 kgs

FREELANDER 1 (2001 - 2005)
Unladen/kerb = 1500
GVW = 2040
Towing = 1800
Max trailer plated MAM = 1460 kgs

SUBARU FORRESTER (4X4)
Unladen/kerb = 1465 minimum
GVW = 2050 maximum
Towing = 2000
Max trailer plated MAM = 1450 kgs

Skoda Yeti (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Kerb = 1530
GVW = 2070
Towing capacity = 2000
Max trailer plated MAM = 1430 kgs

Suzuki vitara (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Kerb = 1400
GVW = 1950
Towing = 1850
Max trailer plated MAM = 1400 kgs

Ford Mondeo hatchback with these specifications/dimensions
Kerb = 1500
GVW = 2150
Towing = 1800
Max trailer plated MAM = 1450 kgs
OK for good surfaces


Deduct trailer unladen weight from max trailer plated weight to get maximum load/horse weight for the trailer
Example:- Nissan (1450) minus IFOR HB403 (770 appx) = load/horse 680 kgs
 
Thanks so much both of you! Quite exciting I could drive one of the conversions, that seems a lot less scary than a trailer to be honest and I guess it wouldn't be utterly ridiculous to drive it over to the parents or somewhere... People may have to get used to me bringing my horse everywhere I go haha!

Will look into costs, I feel they might be quite expensive and not sure if I want to sacrifice having a normal car, hmm... If BF learns to drive we could have both!
 
Hi know this post is now old but you seem to be the expert. I have a Nissan tarrano and wondering if I can pull a single old style rice trailer on a normal license (not trailer one) I have done some trailer tuition and now can't afford more for a while. This would be a good alternative!! Any help greatly recieved :)
 
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