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Small van horse boxes are great if you use them regularly.

Most seem to be parked up for months on end at livery yards and get taken to a show once in a blue moon by pony patters who suddenly remember they have a horse! 🤣🤣


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 8:42 pm
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Be careful of DIY conversions like the one Peekay has linked too, some of them are pretty heavy and only have payload for one horse

Fair point. I didn't look at the listing in too much detail before sharing, but I still stand by my point that finding a good 3.5t horsebox is a  alternative worth considering instead of a new car + trailer for occasional horsey use if you have no other need for a large second car.


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 9:32 pm
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I agree Peekay, sorry wasn't trying to pick holes just a general warning for conversions from luton vans (and those Sainsburys/Ocado style vans don't have the headroom for more than a pony)


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 9:43 pm
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Nissan terrano? Or they a bit long in the tooth for you..  Pretty bullet proof and are a proper 4x4.

Sanyong rexton?  Merc engine from memory.


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 10:09 pm
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Horse boxes are normally rusty bags of crap or fortunes.

Never seen middle ground ones.  Plus 3.5t and your not carrying much and your at the limit.


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 10:15 pm
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£150k on an Oakley with granit worktops and a shower for the horses. You just aren’t taking it seriously otherwise.


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 11:17 pm
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How far have you got to tow it?

Depends on the event - last half term we did anything from 30 mile round trips to 120 miles. As she gets her horse up to speed (we’ve recently taken it on a full loan and it’s not fully fit just yet) I am sure she’ll want to do more and travel further for more experiences.


 
Posted : 10/06/2024 11:47 pm
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