Our prestigious Oldenburg mare returns to John Whitaker's yard for stud 2014.
unfortunatly the stallion we used last year has now been sold to the US.
Joining her will be our showjumping mare Lordships Chimera so here is hoping for 2 strong healthy AND OUTSTANDINGLY BRED! foals for 2015.
Transporting these very valuble and tempremental horses will be our very own James Robertson of Robertson Horse Transport - Based onsite here at Glebe Farm Equestrian Centre in Doncaster

For those that don't know we accept all major debit and credit card payments, quick and easy to make your horse transport service even more stress free!

During years of competing all over the UK and transporting horses nationwide for large horse transport companies I have encountered thing in horseboxes that I like and things I don't... some things are a practical neccessity and some are just nice! material and durability are key in build of your horsebox as safety is paramount! 

If you would like any info on the build and spec of Robertson horse transport horseboxes please ask as we are very proud of them and wont hesitate to show you around them.

http://www.horseboxhireyorkshire.co.uk
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After offering a horsebox hire service for some months now we have noticed there is a small amount of horse owners who did not want to hire a horsebox for the full day in order to transport their horse to their desired event. Their horse transport / horsebox hire requirement was only for apx 4 hours of the day in order to transport their horse to a lesson or to travel a horse locally to a new yard or to the vets... with this in mind Robertson Horsebox Hire (part of Robertson Horse Transport) is now offering half day and evening horsebox hire
see our website for more info 
http://www.robertson-horsetransport.co.uk

New price options available! HALF DAY AND EVENING HIRE - Ideal for lessons and local yard moves!

Day rate (Monday to Friday) £70.00
Day rate (weekend) £80.00
Half day (8am - 12pm / 1pm - 5pm) available Monday - Friday am £50.00
Evening (6pm - 9pm) available Monday - Thursday £30.00
Full Weekend rate (Friday pm to Sunday pm) £150.00
Week rate (Monday to Friday) £270.00
Full week rate (7 days) £370.00

Plaese note all of our prices are subject to VAT

http://www.horseboxhireyorkshire.co.uk/horsebox-hire-prices.html

As we have taken several trips down to the New Forrest lately we thought we would publish some info on the native breed to that area:
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The New Forest Pony is one of the recognised mountain and moorland or native pony breeds of the British Isles. Height varies from around 12 hands (48 inches, 122 cm) to 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm); all heights should be strong, workmanlike, and of a good riding type. They are valued for hardiness, strength, and surefootedness.

The breed is indigenous to the New Forest in Hampshire in southern England, where equines have lived since before the last Ice Age; remains dating back to 500,000 BC have been found within 50 miles (80 km) from the heart of the modern New Forest. Many breeds have contributed to the foundation bloodstock of the New Forest pony, but today only ponies whose parents are both registered as purebred in the approved section of the stud book can be registered as purebred. The New Forest pony can be ridden by children and adults and can be driven in harness.

Ponies grazing on the New Forest are owned by New Forest commoners – people who have "rights of common of pasture" over the Forest lands; an annual marking fee is paid for each animal turned out to graze. The population of ponies on the Forest has fluctuated in response to demand for youngstock. Numbers fell to fewer than 600 in 1945 but have since risen steadily, and thousands now run loose in semi-feral conditions.

One of the most affordable ways to transport your horse throughout the UK is to find a profesional horsetransporter who is doing a horse transport trip in a similar area for pick up and drop off as you require your horse transporting to and from... this happens more than you would think, have a look at our facebook page events to check what we have available (or just give us a call on 07920875145) 

Kent to Yorkshire
http://www.facebook.com/events/351355361597343/
yorkshire to scotland http://www.facebook.com/events/305990806151790/
Yorkshire to South Waleshttp://www.facebook.com/events/471355142890540/

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Looking for affordable way to Transport your horse(s) short distance /  locally?
Looking to move yards, go to a show or visit a park for a days riding? Often employing a Horse transporter for a short distance run can be quite costly especially if there is going to be any waiting around, as there would be for a day out or a competition / event.
Hiring a horsebox is a fantastic option. 

Many horse owners also like the flexibilty of Hiring a horsebox, you can keep to your own schedual and take your time.
Robertson Horse Transport Have 3.5 ton Horseboxes available for hire:
The beauty of this size of horsebox is that it can be driven on a normal car license and are cost effective on fuel unlike larger horseboxes and horse trailers.
www.robertson-horsetransport.co.uk

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My favorite work is always going to be with the thorough bred horses, I have a real passion for them and have bred and trained some of my own… two of which are still on my partner’s livery yard with their new owners who adore them!

Horse transport for Thorough bred mares going to a stallion is in high demand as AI is not allowed in the racing industry. The mare has to be covered “naturally” by the stallion and due to the extremely high value of both horses the covering process is  somewhat of an artform. The mare gets scanned to check if she is at the right stage in her cycle, the stud contact the horse transporter and give him a rough estimate of when the mare will need to go to the stallion. This is followed up with another scan to ensure the mare is definitely ready to go to the stallion and when she is the horse transporter has to take her to the stallion straight away.

A tricky business for horse transport but fantastic work none the less!

Today I took a beautiful bay mare from beechwood grange stud to a stallion standing in Newmarket at Cheveley Park stud.
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A local rider had decided to take her horse (in her own horsebox) to a competition, however while traveling along the A1 a warning light came on the dash and she pulled over, the horsebox then failed to restart… being an organized and experienced horse owner who transported herself to and from many shows / events all over the UK, she had her documents with her to contact her breakdown cover that she had through her horsebox insurance… however to her shock and horror this only covered recovery of the vehicle (with no livestock allowed onboard) To recover the horse she had onboard she was quoted 500 to 800 pounds to pick the horse up and return it to her yard. (This was a quote from her insurers, not us)

As a local transport company we attend a lot of breakdowns where owners assume they have breakdown cover for their horsebox and that this includes the recovery of their horse(S) and are disappointed to find out it dose not. It is a good idea to check this and if the cover is lacking to make alternative arrangements in advance.

Luckily for our local rider she gave us a call and we were able to take a hire horsebox to her yard for her father to drive to recover her horse and she was even able to attend her event and return the box the next day after a well deserved rest after what must have been a very stressful situation… and for just 80 Pounds +VAT quite a saving on the original quote!

Robertson Horse Transport also offer a driven recovery service, with prices starting from 70 pounds +VAT please keep our number in your horsebox if you are travelling in the Yorkshire/ Lincolnshire / Derbyshire or midlands area 07920875145
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Robertson horse transport transported the legendary Top Gun to Robertson horse trainings’ demo held by the BHS. As a result we got a chance to show off the new Horseboxes for hire… a lot of interest was shown and dates for the summer are booking up fast. Robertson Horse Transport specializes in 3.5 ton horsebox hire, these horseboxes can be driven on a normal car license and are easy to drive and maneuver. We also offer a driven service and nationwide shared loads, which often work out more cost effective than transporting your horse yourself. For more information please don’t hesitate to call 07920875145 or visit our website www.robertson-horsetransport.co.uk

(Guy Robertson runs Robertson horse training)
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