horse transport in north east

caroline/halle · #1 16th Apr 2012, 05:10 PM

thinking ahead if i get new horse, does anyone know of any horse transporters in north east? or self hire?
problem is person who would be driving is 23 and all websites ive looked at say you need to be over 25, but im sure the transit type you just need a normal UK lisence?

Wally · #2 16th Apr 2012, 05:19 PM

It's the insurance that you will have bother with, not the license.

We use Eric Gillie for all our horse transporting. He's very reasonable and the best there is.

Sparklie · #3 16th Apr 2012, 05:29 PM

I used Katie Roberts and she was really nice and has a lovely small horsebox.

If you search for her on Facebook her profile picture is her horsebox (it's green)

Spider · #4 16th Apr 2012, 06:03 PM

my mate only charges £25 if its local and she drives

caroline/halle · #5 16th Apr 2012, 06:54 PM

can never seem to find anything nearby! they are all in yorkshire the ones i like haha so not local, ive heard of Gillie tho,does he have a website or anything?

is katie roberts a transporter or just to hire from?

ive got a 2hour away circumference im willing to travel so dont want to make anyone go 2 hours there 2 hours back as its a pain, so was thinking of hiring

happyhacker101 · #6 16th Apr 2012, 07:17 PM

I've used the same Eric as Wally a few times now - his drivers are brilliant - they're all horse people and know how to treat a horse

His lorries are up and down the country and he is able to do short trips too

If you decide to use "friends of friends" just make sure that they are insured and know what they're doing and the box or trailer has been service etc..... Personally, i'd rather pay the extra and get someone who knows what they are doing and who has been doing it for years.

http://ericgillie.co.uk/

Sparklie · #7 16th Apr 2012, 08:01 PM

Katie doesn't hire her box out but she drives all over. She's based at Beamish and brought Bobby from near Pontefract for me

Nice box with CCTV.

Have used Eric Gillie too. Huuuuuge horse boxes and great service but not as flexible on dates in my experience. Think it depends where there other jobs are.

ETA: Katie Roberts isn't a friend. It's her business so she is fully insured