Horse Transport

*** WOODCROFT STUD HORSE TRANSPORT ***

***New approval for post Brexit European Horse Transportation 2021 with EU Driver Certificate Of Competence & truck EU certification.***

DEFRA WATO Certified, Type 2 Transporter Licence for European Transport & certificate of Inspection for Welfare Of Animals During Transport.

*24 Hour Emergency Service*

We aim to offer a premium, personal, individual service. For a local vets appointment to sending your horse to foreign fields. Brand new fully insured, Oakley Horse box’s with secured stallion partitions & no chest bars! Horses are carried entirely at owners risk but can be insured seperately for each journey which we can arrange before travel.

We have many years of International experience transporting horses & a full back up & network if any unforseen circumstances should arise. All boxes have CCTV, fans, temperature control, Satalite monitoring & four Ferry lashing points to comply with the latest European and P&O Equine transport regulations.

All vehicles hold a certificate of Inspection for Welfare Of Animals During Transport regulation (EC). We hold A Type 1 Transporter License number UK/BURY/T1/00105878 for up to 8 hours as well as A type 2 Transporter License for European Transport License Number UK/BURY/T2/00085835. All drivers hold a DEFRA WATO Certificate Of Competence. Please ring 07786 102092 24 hour emergency service.

National Prices
£1.30 + VAT for 1 horse or £1.50 per mile + VAT for 2 horses or mare & foal, round trip. Waiting time £20.00 per hour/ £10.00 per half hour.

Minimum charge £130:00 including VAT which covers a 30 mile radius of Peterborough & includes up to 30 minutes waiting time. No Call out charge is applicable on pre booked travel during normal working hours, 9AM to 5PM Monday to Friday. .

Our Minimum charge will normally cover vets visits to Oakham vets, Tower Equine or Fellowes farm, waiting time will apply but can work out cheaper & less stressful than hiring. Most reputable insurance companies will cover our costs as part of an ongoing equine insurance claim.

Out of hours call out charges range from £20.00 – £150 for weekend, outside normal hours, Bank Holiday rate may also apply. A cancellation fee of £20:00 is chargeable on all pre booked transport. All transport must be paid for in advance by cleared funds. Dogs may be carried but a cleaning charge will normally apply. Horses are not able to travel wearing tack or studs, we have a separate compartment to travel tack at owners risk. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or theft of any tack or items carried. A complementary hay net and water are always available.

European & International
No call out charge for International Transport, competitive rates for European trips which can be quoted for in advance. Two experienced drivers & handlers will always accompany overseas trips & can be contacted 24/7. This is a Premium, Private service, using a top of the range Theault Proteo 2 horse box. This is not to be compared against shared Livestock transport. Horses are delivered door to door ideal for in foal mares, mares with foals at foot or stallions to reduce the risk of cross infection, injury whilst loading & unloading.

All horses are transported entirely at owners risk. Transit insurance can be arranged in advance. Horses remain the owners liability at all times. Any damage to the vehicle will be invoiced for. All Transport must be paid for at the time of booking.