Horse trailers

Flying solo – how to tow alone safely and with confidence

If you're thinking about taking the plunge by towing a trailer on your own, read our expert advice on how to 'go it alone' with your horse

15 things you'll understand if you have a trailer rather than a lorry

It seems such a simple idea — buy yourself a trailer so you can get out and about with your horse. What could possibly go wrong? Erm... quite a lot, actually

Looking to take your trailer test? Here's what you need to know

If you've plucked up the courage to take your trailer test, Flora Watkins looks at what you can expect — from how much it will cost, to what you will be asked to do in the test

New proposal to make horse trailers safer *H&H VIP*

Brightside’s Horsebox Hire Amanda Smith has suggested a box for an Allen key, or relevant tool, could be fitted to the outside of vehicles with collapsible breast-bars

Focus on rotten floors and ramps in Horsebox Safety Week

Owners are urged to check vehicles carefully this Horsebox Safety Week.

Is your horsebox floor safe? Horse survives life-threatening accident *warning: graphic images*

Pictures of a horse with its leg trapped after the floor gave way have gone viral on social media. Owners are being urged to check their horsebox floors.

6 genius uses for horse trailers (that don't involve a horse)

If you think of a trailer as just a means of transporting your horse from A to B, think again. Some enterprising folk have been incredibly creative and come up with alternative uses for old trailers

Could trailer MOTs become law?

MOT-style tests for light trailers could still be on the cards despite the European Union's decision not to include them in last year's legislation

Prototypes designed to make towing safer

Land Rover is developing two new concepts to make the process of towing less stressful

Horses run loose on M25 after trailer crash

The horses had been travelling inside the trailer and escaped when it fell onto its side

Pony escapes overturned trailer and gallops down M40

An accident involving a trailer carrying two ponies brought the M40 to a standstill

Top tips for buying a second-hand trailer

If you looking to invest in horse transport to get out and about, but only have a small budget, a second-hand horse trailer may seem a good option

9 top tips for first-time trailer towing

The prospect of hitching up, reversing a trailer and the fear of a breakdown can be enough to bring first-time towers out in a cold sweat. Andrea Oakes helps banish those trailer-driving demons with some top tips

Anti-theft stickers trialled

Pilot scheme launched to help prevent the theft of horseboxes and trailers

Check horsebox floors to save your horse's life [H&H VIP]

Advice offered after a recent spate of accidents where horses have gone through trailer floors

Horse owners warned to get detachable towbars checked

Horse owners are being advised to be wary of detachable towbars after an increase in trailer accidents

Horses survive terrifying trailer crash

The horses were lucky to escape with only minor injuries when their trailer fell down a steep slope

Improve your towing with H&H's masterclass

Terrified of towing? H&H's exclusive towing masterclass, starring H&H readers, explains how you can cure your towing phobias, plus get lots of practical expert tips

Dangers of part-worn tyres on horse lorries and trailers highlighted

Owners of lorries and trailers are urged to be wary of fitting part-worn tyres to save money

Warnings of online scam when buying horse trailers

An H&H reader who lost more than £4,000 trying to buy a trailer is warning riders to beware of fake listings on eBay