Expert guidance from decades of horsebox manufacturing experience.
Horsebox load height is basically the distance from the road to the horse area floor. The greater this distance, the worse the ride characteristics will be for the driver and horses.
For JTH, ‘Durability’ refers to the ability of a physical product or material to remain functional and maintain its performance over an extended period.
Designing safe horseboxes with secure, safe horse areas, involves much more than you might think!
When considering the safety of equine transport, the provision of adequate grip for loading, unloading, and transporting horses stands paramount on any safety agenda.
Without question, there are plenty of research articles on the effects of prolonged exposure to high temperatures and how it causes heat stress, heat stroke, dehydration, muscle spasms, and colic in horses. Effective heat removal and adequate ventilation are essential components of any horse…
As we continue to prioritise safety, quality, and durability, the reduction of transport stress has been one of our long-term goals.
Part of our approach to horsebox design centres on anticipating and preventing potential issues rather than grappling with serious incidents after they’ve occurred.
Horses, as prey animals, have evolved remarkable sensory adaptations that are crucial for their survival. Understanding how horses perceive sound is crucial for designing horseboxes that meet their unique needs. As prey animals, horses possess an extraordinary sense of hearing that allows them…
Horses, as prey animals, have evolved remarkable sensory adaptations that are crucial for their survival. Understanding how horses perceive sound is crucial for designing horseboxes that meet their unique needs. As prey animals, horses possess an extraordinary sense of hearing that allows them…
Horses, as prey animals, have evolved remarkable sensory adaptations that are crucial for their survival. For this article, we are focusing on horses vision. Their large eyes provide a wide field of vision, enabling them to detect movement and potential threats from various angles. However, this…
he tale of the first horsebox is a fascinating piece of racing history that showcases the ingenuity and cunning of one of the most influential figures in British horse racing, Lord George Bentinck. This story not only revolutionised horse transport but also had a significant impact on the sport…
Understanding horsebox air brakes can seem intimidating for newcomers transitioning to larger vehicles. Unlike the hydraulic brakes in passenger cars, air brake systems represent a fundamentally different approach to vehicle safety. But are you really ready to go?
t’s alarming how many horsebox buyers I encounter with unsettling tales, ranging from poor customer service to hazardous manufacturing practices.
You’re on your way to an event for a few days, you have cleaned your horsebox inside and out, stowed your tack, filled your water, run the fridge down to temperature and filled it up with food and possibly some wine! Your horses have been groomed, watered, loaded and you have fuelled up and…
I have written a short update here regarding passenger seatbelts for horseboxes (current legislation). This is a topic that pops up every few months and one worthy of a little explanation. Hopefully, it will be useful for families needing to safely seat more people.
Payload is without doubt one of the top priorities in any horsebox search and I cannot emphasize how crucial this point is. Be it a 3.5 or 4.5 Tonne Horsebox, read this to understand horsebox weights
When transporting horses, ensuring proper ventilation in your horsebox is vital for their well-being, especially during warmer months. It is important to understand how to manage airflow and heat effectively
Payload is without doubt one of the top priorities in any horsebox search and I cannot emphasize how crucial this point is. Be it a 3.5 or 4.5 Tonne Horsebox, read this to understand horsebox weights
